Strait of Hormuz

Strait of Hormuz news, explainers, analysis, and related coverage.

Trump Says the Iran Deal Is Close. Tehran Is Warning Markets Not to Confuse Drafting With Peace.

President Donald Trump said a U.S.-Iran deal could be signed within days, but Tehran said it had not made a final decision, leaving markets to price optimism long before diplomats can bank it.

Benjamin HayesJun 12, 20266 min

A U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter in flight during Operation Desert Shield, used as context for a story about the downing of an Apache near the Strait of Hormuz.

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The Strait of Hormuz Is Now the Real Test of the U.S.-Iran Ceasefire

Fresh U.S. strikes after an Apache helicopter incident have turned the Strait of Hormuz from a military flashpoint into the place where diplomacy, shipping security, and escalation control collide.

Benjamin HayesJun 11, 20265 min