[Pentagon Considering Deploying More Warships to Escort Fleet in the Strait of Hormuz] According to market reports from Jinse Finance, due to the escalating attacks by Iran, the Pentagon is weighing the deployment of more warships to the Middle East to escort oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. Central Command has requested additional destroyers and naval vessels to assist in protecting commercial shipping through this vital waterway. The Strait of Hormuz typically handles about 20% of the world's oil supply. Officials stated that the escort mission might not commence until the threat from Iran diminishes. Even as the U.S. works to counter Tehran's missile and drone capabilities, this process could take a month or longer.