GAZING over the sparkling waves of the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most strategic stretch of water appears deceptively tranquil. From my vantage point on golden sands near the United Arab

With the Iran war entering a third week, Israel said it plans for at least three more weeks of war, while President Trump demanded other countries help the U.S. secure the vital Strait of Hormuz.

Oil prices have surged past USD 100 as tensions escalate around the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Washington to seek naval support from countries heavily dependent on Gulf energy shipments.

We've been talking with Pentagon folks for years now about contested logistics," Stephanie Kostro said. "This is a real-world example of exactly what happens."

EU foreign ministers decided against expanding their naval operations around the Strait of Hormuz, even as President Donald Trump criticized allies who rebuffed his demands for assistance in reopening the critical waterway.

The US is weighing more troop deployments as the Iran war continues, including options tied to the Strait of Hormuz and Kharg Island.

US spent $11.3bn on bombs in the first six days of the US and Israel’s joint attack on Iran – key US politics stories from 18 March 2026 at a glance

President Donald Trump continues to make false and unproven claims about the war in Iran. Trump claimed Monday that “nobody” expected Iran to retaliate by targeting US allies in the region. In fact, various experts had publicly warned that Iran might or would likely respond this way – and top Iranian officials had themselves vowed that Iran would target nearby US allies if attacked.