David Sanger predicts the Trump administration will be unable to withdraw significant American naval forces from the region for an extended period if committed to keeping the Strait of Hormuz open.
“I think they now realize that they are stuck there for some time. That if the Iranians are going to claim sovereignty over the Strait Of Hormuz, that there is no way to withdraw a significant American naval force if you are determined to keep that commerce open.”
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disputableObservable withdrawal or sustained presence of significant US naval forces in the Strait of Hormuz region; can be verified through military deployment records and news reporting.
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