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How can US protect ships in the Strait of Hormuz? (part 2/2)

March 31, 2026
Jake Harrison
By Jake Harrison

The world's busiest oil chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz, has become a flashpoint for global tensions. As the United States continues to face threats from Iran, a nation with a history of disrupting oil shipments, the question remains: how can the US protect its ships in this crucial waterway?

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