Washington, allies step up push to reopen Strait of Hormuz ...Iraq

The United States and its allieshave intensified military operations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, deployingattack aircraft and helicopters to target Iranian naval assets and drones, the WallStreet Journal reported on Friday, citing US military officials.

At a Pentagon briefing on Thursday,US Air Force General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, saidA-10 “Warthog” aircraft are now engaged across the southern flank, targetingfast-attack watercraft in the Strait of Hormuz. Caine added that some allies —withoutnaming them— are using Apache helicopters to “handle one-way attack drones,” whichhe described as a key Iranian capability.

Analyst Farzin Nadimi told the WSJthat restoring safe navigation could take weeks, warning that “a lot of theIranian assets will survive.”

US President Donald Trump hadpreviously urged allies to deploy warships to secure the vital route. OnThursday, five European countries and Japan said they are prepared to developcoordinated plans to ensure safe navigation, condemning what they described asIranian attacks on commercial vessels.

Hence then, the article about washington allies step up push to reopen strait of hormuz was published today ( Friday 20/03/2026 - 09:06 AM ) and is available on SHAFAQ NEWS ( Iraq ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.

Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Washington, allies step up push to reopen Strait of Hormuz )

Also on site :

• ‘Big Little Lies’ Author Teases Sequel Book, ‘Big Little Truths,’ And Season 3 Plot: “A Time Jump Always Made Sense To Me”
• Super Micro Computer Issues Statement on Action by U.S. Attorney's Office
• The Official Happiest Country in the World Has Charming Seaside Towns, Castles, and Unique Experiences