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international-relations2 years ago

US Military Considers Escorting Commercial Ships in Red Sea Amid Iranian-Backed Militant Attacks

The US is considering providing escort protection for commercial ships in the Red Sea amid a series of missile attacks by Iran-backed Houthi militants operating out of Yemen. Discussions have taken place with members of the Combined Maritime Forces, and seven nations have already offered to help. The Houthi rebels have targeted commercial ships with drones and missiles, and their recent attacks have raised concerns about the disruption of the vital shipping route. While the US is not currently planning to strike the Houthis, all options remain on the table. The attacks are seen as opportunistic rather than part of a strategic effort by Iran to escalate the conflict.

via CNN|
#commercial-ships#escort-protection#international-relations
international-relations2 years ago

"U.S. Considers Deploying Armed Troops on Commercial Ships to Counter Iran's Seizures in Strait of Hormuz"

The US military is considering placing armed personnel on commercial ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz to prevent Iran from seizing and harassing civilian vessels. This unprecedented action comes as thousands of Marines and sailors are being deployed to the Persian Gulf. The plan is still under discussion, and no final decision has been made. The deployment of US forces has already drawn Iran's attention, with its chief diplomat expressing opposition to foreign security providers in the region. The heightened tensions between the US and Iran coincide with Iran's increased uranium enrichment and the collapse of the 2015 nuclear deal.

via POLITICO|
#armed-personnel#commercial-ships#international-relations
international-relations2 years ago

"US Considers Deploying Armed Troops on Commercial Ships in Strait of Hormuz to Counter Iran's Seizures"

The US military is considering placing armed personnel on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz to prevent Iran from seizing and harassing civilian vessels. Iran has been seizing ships in the strait since 2019 as a means of pressuring the West over negotiations regarding its collapsed nuclear deal. This move could deter Iran from further seizures but also escalate tensions. The plan is being discussed with US military officials and Gulf Arab allies, and no final decision has been made. Thousands of Marines and sailors are already en route to the Persian Gulf, potentially providing the backbone for any armed guard mission.

via The Associated Press|
#commercial-ships#international-relations#iran