Why is US so obsessed with Taiwan?

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U.S. Navy Reveals Large 450-Ship Fleet Expansion in 2026 Plan to Counter China​

• 12 May, 2026 - 12:46
• Naval News Navy 2026

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The U.S. Navy is preparing for its largest fleet expansion since the Cold War as Washington accelerates preparations for a potential high-intensity conflict with China in the Indo-Pacific. Outlined in the May 2026 U.S. Navy Shipbuilding Plan, the push toward a force of more than 450 crewed and autonomous vessels is intended to strengthen U.S. combat power around Taiwan and sustain naval dominance across the Pacific.

 

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The carrier and warship fleet's inability to approach the Strait of Hormuz showcases the limitations of their capabilities against Iran's integrated fleet of fast boats equipped with drones and anti-ship missiles. What can the confidence of US prove to get close to the Chinese which is believe to be significantly higher than that of the Iranians