Stage a few old tankers on either side of the straight to run interference for the convoys as they enter/exit the Gulf.
Could probably improvise some platforms and a crude hangar deck for ASW helo’s. Of course most of this stuff would have to be done in advance as the missile shooting phase would probably stop with days as I’d expect the Army & Marines to land significant assets to hunt the launchers.
There’s also a few restive provinces in that area of Iran that would probably take the opportunity to string-up some mullahs. There are significant No-Go areas for the Khameni regime.
How about we make it known that a 30 missile “shock and awe” dump on Ahmadinnerjacket’s locations will take place 30 seconds after they announce they will close it.
Decapitate the leadership immediately