Why Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz after decades of holding back
Trump has declared the US the ‘guardian’ of the Strait of Hormuz, but his strikes are feeding the very behaviour they aim to deter.
How the U.S.-Iran deal set the stage for renewed fighting over the Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. and Iran's contradictory interperations of the memorandum of understanding have led to renewed fighting over the Strait of Hormuz.
What Is the Status of the Strait of Hormuz?
Iran said that it was once again closing the Strait of Hormuz on July 11, but United States authorities report that it remains open. Which is correct?
How Trump Failed to Secure the Strait of Hormuz in His Iran Deal
President Trump signed an agreement that Iran said gave it control of the waterway — and global energy supplies. Now, Iran’s military is violently asserting authority.
U.S. military restores blockade after Iran’s attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. has now threatened to reopen the strait by force — but experts say that will require a much bigger armada if not tens of thousands of American ground troops. It’s possible Trump will back down,
Why it’s so difficult for the US to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump has been trying to force Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz for months, turning to everything from airstrikes and naval blockades