Experts say restoring prewar oil-tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz would require a much larger U.S. naval force or troops in Iran.
WHO:Experts
WHAT:Experts assess that regaining full control of the Strait of Hormuz would be difficult and would require a much bigger U.S. armada or tens of thousands of troops on Iranian soil.
WHEN:Jul 14, 2026 at 6:42 AM ET
WHERE:Iran
WHY:Restoring oil tanker traffic to prewar levels in the Strait of Hormuz would likely require a much larger U.S. warship force or tens of thousands of American troops on Iranian soil.
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