Iran’s development of a new Strait of Hormuz base is no surprise – and no great threat


Issue 841 - 21 Nov 2008 | 3 minute read

The Iranian navy’s new naval base had been brought to active service near Jask, at the mouth of the Strait of Hormuz. But analysts believe the base would not be operational during any US-Iran showdown.

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