Strait of hormuz
Break the Strait: How the world can end Iran’s energy blackmail
Iran’s leverage is structural, not absolute—it depends on Hormuz being indispensable. That assumption no longer holds.
Oil is Trump‘s Achilles heel: The Iran war is being fought at the gas pump - opinion
Bahrain confirms Iranian attack on aluminum facility as UAE, Kuwait air defenses intercept missiles
Why the Houthis waited until now to strike - analysis
Chances of US-Iran deal 'very small,' Israeli officials tell 'Post'
An American source told the Post that “the strikes are continuing as planned," and Israeli officials also said there has been no change in coordination with the US military or in operational plans.
Strait of Hormuz: The 40-kilometer chokepoint holding the world economy hostage - analysis
The short-term disruptions and long-term transformations in the world’s most critical energy corridor
Saudi Arabia intercepts Iranian drones, US sends Iran 15-point proposal for ending war
Drone attack hits fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport • Trump approval hits new low • Defense Minister confirms plan to annex southern Lebanon
Bahrain pushes UN action on Iran, Strait of Hormuz tensions rise
The draft explicitly condemns attacks and threats against commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting their impact on international trade, energy security, and the global economy.
Iran says it controls Strait of Hormuz, sees no need for mines
An Iranian military spokesman said Tehran held “full control” over the Persian Gulf, Oman’s territorial waters, and the Strait of Hormuz, while warning it would keep control by “any means” necessary.
US is not rushing to fully open Hormuz with force, ground troops, sources say
Despite weeks of speculation, a US operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is not imminent, as officials weigh risks and alternative strategies.
Three scenarios for ending the war with Iran - opinion
The ongoing Iran war shows that ambition without clear objectives risks prolonged conflict and setbacks.
Trump’s five day window for Iran deal may decide Israel’s inflation path, expert tells ‘Post’
Economists warn Israel’s inflation could rise if Iran talks fail, as oil market shocks increase fuel prices and ripple across the economy.
Between Bab al-Mandab and Hormuz: Will the Houthis escalate the campaign? - opinion
The Houthis have already experienced the intensity of the American response when Washington used military force in response to attempts to restrict freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.
Russia, China voice concern over Strait of Hormuz blockade and regional conflict escalation
Russia opposes any blockade of the Strait of Hormuz but says such issues must be viewed in the context of the broader global situation, Interfax reported on Monday.
