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Whether Argentine ships could contribute at Hormuz

A reported Argentine contribution prompts a readiness check on whether its frigates or corvettes could usefully reach the Strait of Hormuz.

Question

Would Argentine frigates or corvettes be useful if sent to the Strait of Hormuz?

Short answer

The answer is doubtful, but the immediate uncertainties are which Argentine ships are operational and whether they can reach the theater.

Notes

The answer doubts that Argentine corvettes would contribute much in the strait. That assessment rests partly on a recollection that Argentina has few operational ships, rather than a confirmed deployment list. A reported commitment therefore leaves two separate questions: which ships are available, and whether they can actually reach the theater.