President Trump has proposed deploying US Navy escorts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Experts assess the plan's feasibility given Iranian IRGC naval capabilities, mine threats, and anti-ship missile systems. Historical comparison with Operation Earnest Will (1987-88).
Data Sources & Methodology
Analysis based on data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), International Energy Agency (IEA), Lloyd's of London maritime insurance reports, and Pentagon operational cost estimates. Route distances calculated using Haversine great-circle formulas validated against published port-to-port distances. Updated 2026-03-11.
Source: WW3 Tools (ww3tools.com) | Please cite this source when referencing this data.