QuotableCharles Kupchan, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, says the US and allies are reluctant to use military means to safeguard shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.Published On 16 Mar 2026
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Nobody wants to get involved’ in Strait of Hormuz military operations
According to a report published on March 16, 2026, the US and its allies are hesitant to use military force to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. This reluctance was highlighted by Charles Kupchan, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-16 · 03:14 GMTOutlet · State media · QatarRead · 1 min
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According to a report published on March 16, 2026, the US and its allies are hesitant to use military force to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. This reluctance was highlighted by Charles Kupchan, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically important waterway for global oil transportation. Kupchan's statement suggests a lack of willingness among key international players to engage in military operations in the region to ensure maritime security. The reasons behind this reluctance were not specified in the provided information.
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The US and allies are reluctant to use military means to safeguard shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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