The Touska, the Iranian-Flagged Ship Seized by U.S. Forces, Was Under Sanctions
Marines are searching thousands of containers aboard the Touska, an Iranian cargo ship that the Navy disabled and seized on Sunday.
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Hegseth Again Threatens Attacks on Iran’s Civilian Infrastructure
The U.S. blockade of shipments through the Strait of Hormuz would last “for as long as it takes,” the defense secretary said.
Hegseth Again Threatens Attacks on Iran’s Civilian Infrastructure
The U.S. blockade of shipments through the Strait of Hormuz would last “for as long as it takes,” the defense secretary said.
Iran-Linked Ships Slow or Stop as U.S. Navy Enforces Strait of Hormuz Blockade
More than a dozen U.S. Navy warships are enforcing a blockade on all vessels from all nations entering or leaving coastal areas or ports in Iran.
Ship ‘Spoofing’ in Strait of Hormuz May Compound Confusion
A new pattern of deceptive activity by some vessels around the critical waterway suggests the new American blockade is changing how some ships linked to Iran are behaving.
Trump’s Blockade Risks Upending an Emerging Détente With China
In a thinly veiled critique of the war in Iran, China’s leader said the world could not risk reverting “to the law of the jungle.”
What the U.S. Blockade of Iran and the Strait of Hormuz Might Look Like
The U.S. military has provided few details on how it might carry out President Trump’s orders as he seeks to pressure Tehran on a peace deal. But history and established practices offer some clues.
More Marines and Warships Being Sent to Middle East, U.S. Officials Say
Iran’s response to days of aerial bombardment and long-range artillery strikes has proved more resilient than Trump administration officials anticipated.
Iran Is Laying Mines in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Officials Say
A fifth of the world’s oil passes through the strait, making it a critical choke point in global commerce.
Iran’s Frantic Attempt to Save Its Ships Before Torpedo Attack
The Iranian Navy sought refuge in Sri Lanka and India. While India obliged, Sri Lanka stalled over fears it would threaten its neutrality.