Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, U.S. Navy minesweeping ships have been repositioned to Singapore, away from the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran’s suspected sea mine activity threatens critical shipping lanes. The USS Tulsa and USS Santa Barbara, equipped for mine countermeasures, were spotted in Singapore after earlier stop in Malaysia. While U.S. officials describe the move as routine maintenance, experts view it as a precaution amid increasing Iranian missile and drone threats in the Gulf. The shift comes as allies decline deeper involvement, highlighting growing strain within the Western coalition and raising questions about the evolving U.S. strategy in the region.a