Iran is causing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane for oil and gas trade. With the US and Israel targeting Iran, the country is retaliating by attacking shipping traffic in the narrow channel with weapons like drones, mines, missiles, submarines, and GPS jamming. Donald Trump suggested that US warships could escort commercial shipping if needed, but experts doubt its feasibility. The US is focusing on degrading Iran’s ability to disrupt shipping by targeting their minelaying capability and other attack capabilities. The situation remains tense as both sides continue to escalate.
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