by Rich Lowry
If our forces can’t restore free navigation, it will represent a significant failure of a traditional pillar of U.S. power.
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The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) steams ahead of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group during an integration exercise in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, September 28, 2025.
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The reason why we have the Fifth Fleet, one of the most awesome naval forces ever assembled in the history of mankind, is to protect the sea lanes in the Middle East.
That the Strait of Hormuz is now effectively closed is not just a blow to the global economy and a key point of leverage for the Iranian regime; it is an assault against one of the foundations of American power.
About the Author
Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.
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The reason why we have the Fifth Fleet, one of the most awesome naval forces ever assembled in the history of mankind, is to protect the sea lanes in the Middle East.
That the Strait of Hormuz is now effectively closed is not just a blow to the global economy and a key point of leverage for the Iranian regime; it is an assault against one of the foundations of American power.
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About the Author
Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.
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