Iran Can Still Disrupt Strait of Hormuz Traffic, Says Mark Esper
· World · Bloomberg, CBS News, LiveMint
Former US Defense Secretary Mark Esper stated that while the United States controls the Strait of Hormuz, Iran retains the capability to influence traffic volume through threats against ships, insurers, and crews. Speaking on Bloomberg's 'Balance of Power' with hosts Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz, Esper also discussed European support for Ukraine. He noted that while Ukraine maintains European allies, pushing back against Russian forces becomes significantly more difficult without full US support, including intelligence and arms. The interview covered broader strategic challenges facing US foreign policy in both the Middle East and Eastern Europe. No further details regarding specific military deployments or counter-measures were disclosed during the broadcast.
Why it matters
Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz directly threaten global crude oil shipments and maritime trade routes vital to energy importers like India.
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