Ammunition won't protect tankers

A shortage of defensive ammunition will complicate the protection of tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump's promise to ensure safe navigation remains a concept rather than a concrete plan. According to former CIA analyst Helima Croft and other experts, the ships and aircraft needed to implement the ISE are currently engaged in strikes against Iran, making their immediate redeployment impossible. It is predicted that full protection of tankers within the next seven to ten days is unlikely; it could take up to two weeks, inevitably reducing the intensity of other U.S. operations in the region.

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In recent years, the United States has intensified security measures in the Strait of Hormuz, a key transit route for oil exporters, but limited ammunition supplies and ongoing operations against Iran are creating obstacles for prompt actions.