Middle East


Is Trump’s new naval blockade 3D chess or grasping at straws?

A projectile approaches what US Central Command (CENTCOM) says is an Iranian naval vessel, during strikes that included attacks on mine-laying vessels, at a location given as near the Strait of Hormuz, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in this screen grab from video released March 10, 2026.

IDF: Within a few days, there won't be major fights left in Lebanon

IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, April 10, 2026.

What does a US naval blockade of Iran mean for oil flows? - explainer

A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman’s Musandam province, April 12, 2026.