Westmeath Defence Expert Questions US Iran Strategy

The US president is currently demanding allies step in to help keep the shipping route open.

Donald Trump says NATO faces a "very bad" future if member states fail to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open - a major shipping route in the Middle East.

Australia and Japan have already stated they will not be sending warships, after the US president demanded allies step in. 

Meanwhile, Israel is continuing its airstrikes on Lebanon today. 
 
Defence expert, Mullingar's Declan Power says the current situation is down to poor war-gaming by the America:
 

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