The Strait of Hormuz has become a billion dollar nightmare for the United States! The Wall Street Journal reported that America needs 50,000 troops, 20 warships and 2 aircraft carriers to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. According to this report, the additional costs of this operation, apart from the normal military costs and damages, are estimated at between 2 and 3 billion dollars per month; A figure equivalent to about 3% of the US military budget.