Saudi Arabia and Kuwait lifted restrictions on the US military’s use of their bases and airspace that were imposed after the launch of an American operation aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. The move removes a significant obstacle for President Donald Trump’s effort to secure commercial shipping routes through the strategically vital waterway amid heightened tensions involving Iran. Citing US and Saudi officials, the newspaper reported that the Trump administration is preparing to restart naval escort operations for commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz with US naval and air support. The mission had reportedly been paused earlier this week after operating for 36 hours. Pentagon planners are now assessing timelines for resuming […]
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