#Strait of Hormuz

Trump vowed to hit Iran "extremely hard" within 2-3 weeks, claiming core military objectives are nearly complete. But what happens the day after victory is declared?

Defense Secretary Hegseth declared a turning point in the U.S.-Israel war against Iran, refusing to rule out ground operations. What happens next — and who pays the price?

Iran has deployed mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. Navy just retired its minesweepers. Now AI is being asked to solve a problem that has stumped navies for decades.

A month into the US-Israel air campaign against Iran, the regime stands, the Strait of Hormuz is blockaded, and 20% of global oil supply is cut off. What happens when instinct replaces strategy?

Trump set a five-day deadline for a US-Iran deal. Tehran says there are no talks at all. With Marines moving toward the region, this isn't diplomacy—it's a countdown clock.

Trump says he wants a deal with Iran, and markets keep rallying on his words. But three structural forces are keeping this war alive — and none of them are going away soon.

The US says talks with Iran are ongoing. Iran says there are no talks. Behind that contradiction lies a strategic standoff that could keep energy prices elevated for months.

The IEA's record 412-million-barrel reserve release can calm oil markets short-term — but it leaves the US at its lowest reserve level since the 1980s. The real question is what comes after.

Trump delayed strikes on Iran's power plants after claiming "productive" talks — which Tehran promptly denied. With the Strait of Hormuz closed and oil prices rising, the world is watching a high-stakes gamble unfold.

Iran is selectively allowing favored vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, raising alarms for energy traders, shipping firms, and anyone who pays attention to oil prices.

Trump pressed Japan's PM Takaichi to contribute to keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, invoking the US troop presence and Japan's near-total oil dependency. What does Tokyo actually owe Washington?

Trump's war on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz crisis expose the real cost of dismantling alliances. What happens when the world's strongest nation discovers strength isn't enough?