U.S. Military Plans Air Power for Potential Strait of Hormuz Blockade

U.S. military officials have announced plans to use air power in the event of a formal blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. According to Odaily, the blockade aims to prevent Iranian vessels and ships from other nations departing Iranian ports from accessing the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. At least two aircraft carrier groups or land-based air forces will be deployed to provide cover for naval forces monitoring the waterway. P-8 Poseidon patrol aircraft will oversee the waters and engage maritime targets, while E-2 Hawkeye early warning aircraft will fly above the fleet to detect threats and other aircraft. Additionally, the U.S. will deploy a significant number of drones to the strait region.