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Is the U.S. strong enough to secure the Strait of Hormuz alone?
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March 17, 2026
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7:34Now PlayingU.S. President Donald Trump's pleas for support in the Strait of Hormuz are being dismissed by his allies, leaving the nation largely alone to fight Iran's tight grip on the key sea passage. Retired vice-admiral Mark Norman discusses the approach by U.S. allies and whether the U.S. could secure the strait by itself.
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