Strait of Hormuz
How the US Navy could blockade Iran’s ports and sweep mines from the Strait of Hormuz
Middle East
April 13, 2026
How the US Navy could blockade Iran’s ports and sweep mines from the Strait of Hormuz
Six weeks after the beginning of the war with Iran, President Donald Trump is giving the United States Navy its…
Why Trump is threatening to blockade a strait that Iran is already blockading
Features/Interviews
April 13, 2026
Why Trump is threatening to blockade a strait that Iran is already blockading
President Donald Trump is threatening to close off the Strait of Hormuz — a crucial waterway that he has repeatedly…
US Military says it will prevent ships from entering or leaving Iran
Middle East
April 13, 2026
US Military says it will prevent ships from entering or leaving Iran
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced it will begin imposing full control over maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports…
Why reopening the Strait of Hormuz won’t be enough to solve shipping woes and high oil prices
Features/Interviews
April 12, 2026
Why reopening the Strait of Hormuz won’t be enough to solve shipping woes and high oil prices
Reopening the Strait of Hormuz is proving to be difficult. But even if the vital waterway fully opens and oil…
Minesweepers are securing the Strait of Hormuz, Trump announces
Middle East
April 12, 2026
Minesweepers are securing the Strait of Hormuz, Trump announces
US President Donald Trump asserted on Saturday evening that the US had achieved a decisive military advantage over Iran, noting…
Oil prices climb after Trump threatens Iran over Strait of Hormuz
World
April 6, 2026
Oil prices climb after Trump threatens Iran over Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices pushed higher Sunday after President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iranian energy facilities if the Strait of Hormuz…
Egypt’s SUMED oil flows jump 150% on Red Sea trade rerouting
Business
April 2, 2026
Egypt’s SUMED oil flows jump 150% on Red Sea trade rerouting
Oil flows through Egypt’s “SUMED” pipeline have surged by 150 percent since the Iranian conflict outbreak, a direct reflection of…
Iran has a new demand to end the war – and it could bring in billions
Features/Interviews
April 1, 2026
Iran has a new demand to end the war – and it could bring in billions
When an Iranian official this week laid out a list of demands to end the war started by the United…
Trump might end his war — but the rest of the world may pay the price
Features/Interviews
April 1, 2026
Trump might end his war — but the rest of the world may pay the price
Donald Trump looks like he’s getting ready to just walk away. The president is telling US allies — who didn’t…
Trump ready to end war with Iran even if Hormuz remains closed: Wall Street Journal
Middle East
April 1, 2026
Trump ready to end war with Iran even if Hormuz remains closed: Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal, citing US administration officials, revealed that President Donald Trump has told his aides he is prepared…