U.S. and U.K. Navies help ship "harassed" by Iran armed fast-attack vessels in Strait of Hormuz
CBSJUL 2023
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
The US and UK navies are devoted to protecting the Straight of Hormuz from Iranian aggression. This recent incident goes to show the strength and responsiveness of these navies.
Establishment-critical narrative
Neither Iran nor the US is completely blame-free in this conflict, as both sides have stoked aggression through the seizing of ships and displays of military strength. De-escalation and dialogue must be pursued.
Metaculus Prediction
There's a 3% chance that the US will rejoin the Iran Nuclear Deal by 2024, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
