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Defeatist Op-Ed Sparks Debate Over US Role in Strait
A recent New York Times op-ed has sparked debate over the US role in the Strait of Hormuz, with the author arguing that President Trump should surrender to Iranian demands and allow the country to control the critical waterway. The op-ed comes as the US Navy has been quietly transiting oil tankers out of the strait, and Iran’s control over the waterway is weakening. The author’s argument is based on the idea that the US has little choice but to quit the field and allow Iran to toll an international waterway, despite the potential risks to global energy markets and regional stability. This development was first reported by National Review.