Military Expert: US Cannot Secure Strait of Hormuz Alone — A Look at Iran's Arsenal
خبير عسكري: أمريكا عاجزة عن تأمين الملاحة بمضيق هرمز وهذه ترسانة إيران
Summary
Regional security expert and Major General Mohammed Abdel Wahed has asserted that the United States is incapable of securing navigation through the Strait of Hormuz on its own. He highlighted Iran's vast naval arsenal as a decisive factor, warning that Tehran has the capability to effectively close the strategically vital waterway. The assessment underscores the growing concerns over Iran's military posture in one of the world's most critical shipping lanes.
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