Event Brief
Esper: Drones, Mines Complicate Strait Escort Mission
Filed: Mar 13, 2026 at 9:06 PM ET
Summary: Mark Esper discusses threats in the Strait of Hormuz affecting US naval missions.
WHO: Iran
WHAT: Drones and sea mines complicate naval escort missions
WHEN: Mar 13, 2026 at 6:08 PM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: To address threats to US naval operations
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