Should the U.S. send its navy to protect oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz?
Iran's Revolutionary Guard reported three oil tankers on fire in the Strait of Hormuz on Oct. 31, 2026, amid continuing tensions and nuclear talks involving Iran.
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Iran is a tar baby of our own creation. We need to be looking for an off ramp, not a way to become further involved in a forever war. The nations of the Middle East have the necessary tools and motivations to restore normal operations to the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandab.
If you're voting yes, how many sailors or how many dollars is too many before escort duty stops being worth it?