CNN reported that the Pentagon and the National Security Council did not plan for Iran’s willingness to close the Strait of Hormuz, according to a statement released on Mar. 13. The report also said that top Trump officials acknowledged this point to lawmakers during a classified briefing.
The issue is significant because the Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global oil shipments, and any disruption could have major economic and security implications worldwide.
According to the statement, Operation Epic Fury under President Trump aims to destroy Iran’s ballistic missile arsenal and production capacity, eliminate its navy, cut off support for terrorist proxies, and prevent the regime from threatening other nations with nuclear weapons.
The statement also addressed criticism from CNN, saying that media coverage would not affect the operation’s objectives or progress.
No additional background information was provided in the release.
