⚓ HORMUZ SHIPPING BLOCKADE EXPANDS AS IRAN HALTS TRANSIT, UAE SEEKS UN ACTION, U.S. PRESSURES NATO FOR NAVAL DEPLOYMENT WHILE REINFORCING REGIONAL FORCES WITH A-10S AND COORDINATING FURTHER OPERATIONS WITH ISRAEL

⚓ STRAIT OF HORMUZ CRISIS WIDENS: Washington’s allies are considering diplomatic, economic, and military options if the closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues. The UK is hosting a remote meeting today focused on the situation, though military discussions remain at an early stage and are not expected to be the main focus.

The UAE has asked the UN to ap…