Did you scroll down to see how they accumulated things?Who they bought things from?
It’s a free market...I don’t deny anyone or any country from accumulating armaments for its defense, even Iran...
But...And thats a big Butt...
If you use it to get everyones panties in a wad, don’t blame others for sending your investment (as in this case) to the bottom of the sea...
I have a high degree of confidense in the on-scene commanders that have ROE that gives them the ability without too much NCA involvement the ability to immediately defend their commands with any means necessary...
In the case of Iran closing the International waterways...That is going to require Obama, or some other coalition partner in the area to make a decision...
Someone said yesterday, and I agree with them on this, that Europe needs the Straights open more than we do...
So it will be interesting to see who puts the big boy pants on and goes to the dance...