[US-Israel, Iran War Day #20] US and Israeli Strikes Target South Pars and Asaluyeh Facilities

US weighs insurance requirement for Hormuz escorts The Trump administration has explored plans to require commercial vessels escorted by the US Navy through the Strait of Hormuz to buy US government-backed insurance, the Financial Times reported, citing people familiar with the discussions. The proposal would link naval escorts to a program led by the US Development Finance Corporation in partnership with insurer Chubb, potentially requiring ships to obtain coverage for hull, machinery and cargo through the scheme rather than the private market, according to the report. The discussions followed earlier plans to provide up to $20 billion in reinsurance as…