U.S. assesses Iran’s priority has shifted from nuclear weapons to the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. assesses Iran’s priority shifted from nuclear weapons to Strait of Hormuz

Military officials have told President Donald Trump any operation to take the strait would be lengthy, costly and deadly — with no guarantee of winning, sources say.

Gulf States Accept a New Normal in Hormuz

“Persian Gulf energy producers are concluding that Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz will become permanent, disrupting their oil and gas exports and global energy supplies indefinitely,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “The problem is they worry the alternative—going back to war—would be worse.” “The conundrum highlights how the war has unleashed a more […]

Strait of Hormuz Remains Key Flashpoint as U.S. Weighs Next Steps with Iran

President Donald Trump is signaling that economic pressure remains a central part of the U.S. approach toward Iran as tensions continue across the region. CNN reported Monday that discussions involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved, with the strategically important shipping route still a major point of concern. The developments come as Washington weighs its next steps following the conflict with Iran. According to CNN’s live co…

‘Iran is trying to do four things’: Strait of Hormuz tensions

Iran’s goals in Strait of Hormuz negotiations could impact global oil supply and prices, warns expert Oz Sultan ‘Iran is trying to do four things’ regarding the Strait of Hormuz and global oil supply disruptions. Oz Sultan from Sultan Interactive Group explains Iran’s strategic goals in the ongoing negotiations. Iran aims to reduce blockade pressure and maintain control over the Gulf chokepoint. Prolonged negotiations could drive instability in…