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Reopening the Strait of Hormuz would require a difficult operation

US and allied navies are judged capable of restoring passage, though the operation would be difficult.

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Question

Could the United States and its allies reopen the Strait of Hormuz if Iran closed it?

Short answer

Yes, the US Navy and its allies are judged capable of reopening it, though the operation would be difficult.

Notes

The US Navy and allied forces are judged capable of reopening the Strait of Hormuz if Iran closes it. The expectation is that they would succeed through a difficult operation. No timetable or estimate of losses is offered.