Military Expert: US Uses 'Smart Blockade' at Hormuz but Full Control Remains Elusive
خبير عسكري: أمريكا تستخدم "الحصار الذكي" لكن سيطرتها على هرمز صعبة
Summary
A military expert explains that the US is applying a 'smart blockade' at the Strait of Hormuz, using AI to monitor suspicious small vessel movements rather than a costly traditional blockade. However, the expert notes that full US control over the strait remains extremely difficult given Iran's asymmetric capabilities.
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