US military ‘not ready’ to escort oil ships through Hormuz, official says
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Source: Al Jazeera
Published: 2026-03-13 02:31 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Defence, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, World News, US Politics, War & Conflict
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The United States military is “not ready” to accompany oil ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a top official in President Donald Trump’s administration says as Iran continues to block the strategic waterway.
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