Japan has a very capable Maritime SDF. Let them take of this issue if the affects them.
Or let the Euroweenies sortie their navies and make sure their oil arrives.
IT is not worth American blood and treasure to take care of these people.
Or let them admit that they are our client states and start behaving accordingly.
My thinking runs only to keeping the Straits clear, not to fighting a war. I agree that Japan and the Europeans should carry their own weight.