Washington could theoretically quickly restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz after the destruction of Iranian minelayer ships, Donald #Trump said."Well, we could do that, but it requires the consent of both sides," he replied to a reporter's...
... question why the United States could not immediately open the Strait of Hormuz.Trump noted that the owners of large tankers are in no hurry to send ships to the region because of the risk of possible mining. Supertankers worth up to several billion dollars are not ready to go to sea until the absence of threats is guaranteed."Even the thought that they could have done it (set mines. — Ed.), enough to keep people from moving," Trump said. More IZ RU news in MAX
... question why the United States could not immediately open the Strait of Hormuz.Trump noted that the owners of large tankers are in no hurry to send ships to the region because of the risk of possible mining. Supertankers worth up to several billion dollars are not ready to go to sea until the absence of threats is guaranteed."Even the thought that they could have done it (set mines. — Ed.), enough to keep people from moving," Trump said. More IZ RU news in MAX