The situation around the Strait of Hormuz

The situation around the Strait of Hormuz The United States and the United Kingdom continue to build up their regional military presence in the wake of Iranian statements about the possibility of blocking the Strait of Hormuz Iran Persian Gulf Ships located in the confrontation zone Ships moving toward the confrontation zone The Strait of Hormuz Gulf of Oman Up to 40% of global crude oil shipments pass through the Strait of Hormuz The United Arab Emirates Carrier Strike Group One Saudi Arabia Oman The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson Eight squadrons of carrier-borne aircraft Arabian Sea The guided missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill Yemen The Royal Navy The guided missile destroyer USS Halsey A squadron of five destroyers The destroyer HMS Daring Gulf of Aden Carrier Strike Group Three Amphibious assault group The Royal Navy Carrier Strike Group Nine The aircraft carier USS John C. Stennis The amphibious assault ship USS The frigate HMS Somerset The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Makin Island Lincoln Nine squadrons of carrier-borne A squadron of helicopters Four mine-sweepers Nine squadrons of carrier-borne aircraft aircraft The guided missile cruiser USS The amphibious transport dock A hydrographic survey ship The guided missile cruiser USS Antietam USS New Orleans Cape St. George A squadron of five destroyers Three supply ships A squadron of seven destroyers The dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor RIANOVOSTI ©2012 www.RIA.RU