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West Asia War: Why Convoys Can't Fully Protect Oil Tankers from Iran Attacks

President Donald Trump has repeatedly urged other global powers to send warships to escort convoys of tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for the world's oil and liquefied natural gas supplies.

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Moneycontrol•18-03-2026, 19:53

West Asia War: Why Convoys Can't Fully Protect Oil Tankers from Iran Attacks

•Experts warn that convoys offer limited protection for oil tankers against Iran's attacks, which have choked global oil supply.
•Iran's threat extends beyond the Strait of Hormuz, capable of disrupting supplies throughout the Persian Gulf with drones or missiles.
•The narrowness of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's wider reach make traditional convoy escorts complex and vulnerable.
•Naval capacity for convoy missions has significantly diminished, with a 75% reduction in equipped warships since 1988.
•Sea mines pose a significant challenge, as they create uncertainty and require slow, vulnerable mine countermeasure operations.

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