2023-05-13 01:21:00
Foreign news agencies reported from Washington. United States on May 13 that Mr. John Kirby, spokesman for the US National Security Council, said the Department of Defense was taking action. “strengthening military defenses” in the Persian Gulf Together with partners from many countries By increasing the number and rotation of the deployment of aircraft and warships
However, Kirby argues that Over the past two years, Iran has “threatened, attacked or interfered with” the rights and freedom of navigation of at least 15 foreign cargo ships in the international waters of the Strait of Hormuz. It is the gateway to and from the Persian Gulf, however, it has not been officially revealed. on what kind of military assets the United States will increase or turnover in the region
In addition, the Strait of Hormuz which is one of the world’s major maritime strategic areas Located between Iran and Oman, approximately 20% of the world’s oil tankers. still have to use this route Since 2019, the Strait of Hormuz has become an area of intense confrontation. between the United States and Iran with many encounters between the warships of the two countries.
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