Iran's red-line U.S. military contingent is being upgraded again

On 14 August, the United States side witnessed a number of military movements, beginning with the announcement of the first multinational drone task force and preparations for the deployment of the Washington carrier to the Middle East. On the same date, Iran reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz remained closed and drew a “red line” that would escalate the conflict if conditions were not met. Currently, the parties maintain the term control over the strait. The expert analysis concluded that the situation in the region was further deadlocked and security risks exacerbated when the Strait became a bargaining chip. (In Russian)