Tag: Strait of Hormuz
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Iran Says It Would Reopen Strait of Hormuz in 2 Days as Part of U.S. Deal
Iranian officials spoke of some progress in negotiating to reopen the strait even as they prepared for all-out war. A Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran on Monday to meet with the foreign minister to continue talks.
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Iran Braces for More War, No Matter the Outcome of the U.S. and Israeli Elections
With Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fighting to stay in power and President Trump facing a tough midterm, Iran’s leaders expect no major shift in policy.
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A Sailor Jumped From the U.S.S. Lincoln. The Navy Punished Him.
The case offers a rare look at the military’s handling of mental health issues during extended deployments.
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U.S. and Israel Draw Up Plans for Renewed Strikes on Iran After Elections
Renewed hostilities might not be any more successful than the war’s first phase, and President Trump has repeatedly canceled plans for a return to major combat.
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Taunting Trump Over Gas Prices, Iran Braces for Aftermath of U.S. Vote
The midterm elections appear to be a factor for both sides in the war as President Trump weighs his next steps.
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Saudi Arabia Has Few Options as Houthis Aim at Heart of Its Ambitions
Three deadly attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen on an airport in the Saudi capital underscored the asymmetrical nature of their conflict with the kingdom.
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Trump Allows Cheaper, Dyed Diesel to Be Used in Nonfarm Vehicles
In Nebraska, President Trump signed an executive order to waive an off-road requirement for the fuel, which is exempt from the federal highway tax.
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War With Iran Is Forcing the World to Reckon With Geography’s Power
Trade blockages in the Persian Gulf have reminded the world that there are forces as great as or greater than technology and globalization.
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Iran’s Top Security Official Warns of Dire Economic Crisis
The rare admission from Mohsen Rezaei, the security chief, came weeks after the U.S. tightened sanctions and its naval blockade.
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Trump Rejects Iran’s Cease-Fire Proposal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
The president said the deal was not “acceptable” and demurred on whether he would restart military strikes after the midterm elections.