Mmastodon WarWar first seen 3 d ago, last 2 d ago, peak #1
US Navy carriers staying clear of the Strait of Hormuz
Original: Remember: US Carrier Groups & Navy are in the Gulf of Oman or further out. Not in the Gulf. "US carriers dare not approa
Commentators are stressing that US carrier groups and Navy vessels are positioned in the Gulf of Oman or further out, not inside the Persian Gulf. The claim circulating is that US carriers dare not approach the Strait of Hormuz, with warnings that forces in the region are waiting to sink them if they enter.
Why now: Rising US-Iran tensions in the Gulf are drawing attention to where American naval forces are actually positioned.
US NavyStrait of HormuzPersian GulfGulf of OmanIran
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