Analyst Warns Trump's Plan to Send Warships to Strait of Hormuz Could Be 'Extremely Dangerous'

Washington D.C. -- An analyst has warned that US President Donald Trump's plan to send US warships to secure oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz could be extremely dangerous.

Speaking to US news agency CNN, defense and foreign policy expert Rosemary Kelanic warned that such a move could further escalate tensions. According to her, the plan to secure oil tankers by sending warships to the strait could be a highly risky mission.

It is currently reported that Iran has effectively created an obstruction in this narrow sea lane. As approximately 20 percent of the world's crude oil is transported through this route, the disruption has created a crisis in the global energy market. In this situation, the Trump administration is reportedly considering the option of sending US Navy vessels to ensure safe passage. 

On Saturday, Trump claimed that other countries were also preparing to send warships to the region alongside the US. Through social media, he expressed expectations that countries including China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the UK would send ships.

However, these countries have not formally confirmed such a decision. According to analyst Kelanic, Iran's geographical position on the northern side of the Strait of Hormuz is strategically strong, making it easy to launch various types of attacks, including drones and missiles, from there. 

The strait is very narrow, and she warned that there might not be enough time to protect ships from attacks. Meanwhile, since the war began, at least 17 ships have been attacked around the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Gulf of Oman. In this situation, pressure is mounting on the international community to ensure the security of the maritime route.