A new flash point in the Iran war: The narrow strait called the ‘Gate of Tears’
To visit Bab el-Mandeb is to understand that old adage about looks being deceiving. For this humble fishing…
Price of Fury: report details Iran war’s toll on US bases, weapons and more
A US government watchdog released its first report on Monday on the impact of the Iran war, acknowledging…
Iran War Enters 6th Month and a Period of Greater Uncertainty
Soon after the war began on Feb. 28, President Trump declared that Iran was “totally defeated and wants…
U.S. Military Again Blockades Iranian Ports After Collapse of Cease-Fire
On the first full day of the reimposed blockade on Iranian ports, the U.S. military said that American…
Minefields, stalled talks keep Strait of Hormuz in strategic limbo
The future of energy exports through the Strait of Hormuz hangs in the balance after negotiations between Iran…
How Quiet Oman Landed Itself in Trump’s Cross Hairs
When President Trump casually threatened last month to bomb Oman, a longtime American ally, it was so extraordinary…
Trump says Xi offered help on Iran as China seeks to keep Hormuz open
US President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping offered to help broker an end to the Iran…
Strait of Hormuz Remains Effectively Blocked After Naval Skirmishes
Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remained throttled on Saturday, after naval skirmishes between U.S. and Iranian forces…
Iran Pakistan ceasefire talks amid Strait tensions
Iran’s top diplomat is expected to travel to Pakistan by this weekend for talks, two Pakistani officials told…
How India captured Iranian ghost ships smuggling oil through Arabian Sea
The seized vessels were operating under the names Stellar Ruby, Asphalt Star, and Al Jafzia. Upon inspection, authorities…