Trump Pauses Day‑Old Strait Escort Mission
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- Trump halted a newly created escort mission in the Strait, ending a day‑old operation after Rubio’s endorsement.
- Marco Rubio publicly affirmed the mission, linking it to war justification despite limited relevance.
- China’s top envoy met with Iran’s officials in Beijing, highlighting coordinated pressure as Iran orders Indian ships to abort Strait passage.
Why it matters: U.S. shipping firms lose a day of escort protection, while Iran gains diplomatic leverage; the pause weakens U.S. bargaining power in the Strait, potentially raising insurance premiums for regional trade.
