US Media: Officials Reveal Europe Is Drafting Postwar Tanker Escort Plan

Golden Ten Data, March 28 — According to the New York Times citing two senior European officials, while Trump publicly complained about Europe’s refusal to join the Iran war, European defense officials were privately engaged in thorough and detailed discussions about providing assistance to defend the waters near Iran’s coast after the end of the war. European leaders had previously stated they were willing to help secure shipping in the region post-conflict, but according to the officials, the plans under consideration are more in-depth than the public disclosures. The ongoing discussions include: ① Dispatching frigates to escort oil tankers and other cargo ships through the strait; ② Using the air defense batteries on these escort ships to shoot down Iranian drones and missiles if necessary; ③ Conducting demonstrations of military force to reassure shipping and insurance companies.