Trump's Iran Blunder: The Strait of Hormuz Mines Debacle
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An opinion piece mocks Donald Trump’s Iran strategy, arguing that proposing to mine the Strait of Hormuz would be a catastrophic misstep, especially given that the Navy has recently decommissioned its four Avenger-class minesweepers, undermining readiness and exposing gaps in war planning.
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