The United States of America is deploying Marine Corps forces “911” to the Strait of Hormuz, The Telegraph newspaper reported.According to the newspaper, we are talking about 25,000 soldiers of the 31st expeditionary unit, which is usually based ...
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...on the Japanese island of Okinawa. The newspaper noted that the exact task of the unit was not disclosed, but one of the goals may be to restore control over the Strait of Hormuz.“The deployment of the unit may allow the United States to conduct raids on islands near the strait, where #Iran may deploy boats with naval mines,” the publication says.The American unit is expected to arrive in the Strait of Hormuz in about 10-15 days. The appearance of the Marines may mean the transition of the...
... conflict into a new phase, which will include possible ground operations.Earlier, British Prime Minister Keir #Starmer did not send warships to help unblock the Strait of Hormuz, despite a request from US President Donald #Trump.