House Democrat: Russia is ‘real winner’ of Strait of Hormuz blockade by US
Left(11)
The AtlanticAApr 14, 10:28 PM
Trump’s Blockade of the Blockaders
He wants to use economic pain to weaken Iran—even if that threatens the global economy.
The New RepublicBApr 14, 1:08 PM
Vance Makes Embarrassing Slip About Trump’s Blockade on Hormuz Strait
Vice President JD Vance thinks economic terrorism is OK—as long as President Donald Trump’s the one doing it. Speaking to Fox News Monday night, the vice president made a startling admission about ho
LA TimesAApr 12, 5:37 PM
News Analysis: Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade risks clash with China
It is a high-stakes moment ahead of a closely watched summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing next month.
VoxBApr 13, 9:55 PM
The new Hormuz blockade, briefly explained
President Donald Trump speaks to the media after disembarking from Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on April 12, 2026. | Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff,
The New RepublicBApr 13, 2:45 PM
NATO Dumps Cold Water on Trump Claim About Hormuz Strait Blockade
America’s allies will actually not be joining the White House’s Strait of Hormuz blockade. NATO has no intention of cooperating in the military endeavor, despite Donald Trump’s repeated insistence tha
SalonCApr 14, 8:25 PM
Chinese oil tanker breaks US blockade in Strait of Hormuz
World leaders say that the U.S. blockade will only deepen economic woes worldwide
NBC NewsBApr 14, 9:23 PM
U.S. military turned back six ships in first 24 hours of Iranian port blockade
During the first 24 hours of the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, American warships issued warnings to six vessels, prompting them to turn around.
NBC NewsBApr 14, 3:22 PM
Graphic: Tracking ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has been at a near-standstill for weeks amid the Iran war, sending prices of oil and other key goods soaring.
CBS NewsBApr 14, 10:29 PM
At least 3 ships passed Strait of Hormuz on Day 2 of U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, tracker shows
Tuesday marked Day 2 of the United States' blockade against Iranian ports. Live tracking of tanker vessels in the region show at least three ships were able to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, w
The New RepublicBApr 13, 5:59 PM
Trump Confusingly Brags About Ships Passing Through Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump bragged Monday about the number of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, shortly after imposing a military blockade of Iranian ports. “34 Ships went through the Strait of Hormuz ye
NBC NewsBApr 14, 11:22 AM
US Blockade of Strait of Hormuz Begins Amid New Push for Talks
The United States military’s partial blockade of the Strait of Hormuz imposed by President Donald Trump is now in effect, preventing Iran from exporting oil. Pakistan has proposed hosting a second rou
Center(15)
BBC NewsAApr 14, 5:10 PM
Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?
Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?
The HillBApr 14, 6:18 PM
House Democrat: Russia is ‘real winner’ of Strait of Hormuz blockade by US
Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) on Tuesday said Russia is the “real winner” of the U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, where a holdup of oil exports has contributed to increased prices across the globe.
The DispatchAApr 14, 10:45 AM
What Can a Hormuz Blockade Achieve?
Plus: Carney wins a parliamentary majority in Canada, the U.S. conducts the 50th strike against alleged drug boats in the Pacific, and state of emergency declarations are woke, apparently.
The HillBApr 14, 1:17 PM
Chinese tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz, testing Trump’s blockade
A U.S.-sanctioned Chinese tanker tested President Trump’s new blockade on travel through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, passing through the trading corridor to the Gulf of Oman. Under Trump’s blockad
BloombergAApr 14, 10:49 AM
US-Sanctioned Tanker Tests Trump Blockade With Hormuz Exit - Bloomberg.com
US-Sanctioned Tanker Tests Trump Blockade With Hormuz Exit Bloomberg.com
The HillBApr 14, 5:22 PM
US military says no ships made it past blockade in first day
The U.S. military on Tuesday insisted “no ships made it past” the American blockade in the Strait of Hormuz in the first 24 hours of the effort, even as a U.S.-sanctioned Chinese tanker traveled throu
Al JazeeraBApr 14, 5:53 PM
No ships ‘make it past US blockade’ in Hormuz strait in first day: Pentagon
CENTCOM contradicts reports on ships breaking blockade as Trump says US-Iran talks could resume in the next two days.
The HillBApr 14, 5:44 PM
GOP senator: Trump’s proposal to impose US tolls on ships in Strait of Hormuz would be ‘crazy’
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) on Tuesday said it would be “crazy” for the Trump administration to impose tolls on ships carrying oil, natural gas and other commodities through the Strait of Hormuz, someth
BBC NewsAApr 14, 5:59 PM
Tracking the ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz
Four vessels with links to Iran have crossed the Strait of Hormuz despite the start of a US naval blockade, but two of those vessels appear to have reversed course.
ReutersAApr 8, 4:27 AM
Trump says US will help with traffic buildup in Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
Trump says US will help with traffic buildup in Strait of Hormuz Reuters
AxiosAApr 9, 10:33 PM
Strait of Hormuz remains all but closed, Trump demands Iran stop tolls
President Trump on Thursday demanded Iran stop charging tolls for tankers to cross the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran's supreme leader promised the country would control the crucial waterway. Why it matter
BloombergAApr 11, 9:21 AM
EU airline industry warns of fuel shortages if Strait of Hormuz stays closed - BBC
EU airline industry warns of fuel shortages if Strait of Hormuz stays closed BBC
USA TodayBApr 13, 7:37 PM
Strait of Hormuz map shows where US Navy warships will blockade Iran - USA Today
Strait of Hormuz map shows where US Navy warships will blockade Iran USA Today
The DispatchAApr 14, 4:00 AM
Trump Launches a Blockade of Iranian Ports
What are the repercussions?
ReutersAApr 9, 12:43 PM
Iran to let no more than 15 vessels a day to pass Strait of Hormuz, TASS cites a senior Iranian source - Reuters
Iran to let no more than 15 vessels a day to pass Strait of Hormuz, TASS cites a senior Iranian source Reuters
Right(15)
The American ConservativeBApr 13, 5:35 PM
Ceasefire Day 6: U.S. Blockades Strait of Hormuz
State of the Union: Israel continued its military campaign in Lebanon. The post Ceasefire Day 6: U.S. Blockades Strait of Hormuz appeared first on The American Conservative.
National ReviewBApr 14, 10:30 AM
Are There Really Alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz?
Expanding the Middle East’s energy pipeline network has potential pitfalls but also promise.
ReasonAApr 12, 7:43 PM
Trump Responds to Iranian Blockade of Strait of Hormuz By Blockading It
After walking out of peace talks in Pakistan, the U.S. and Iran are now playing a game of chicken.
Just the NewsCApr 14, 12:00 AM
CENTCOM reports 'no ships' made it past US blockade of Strait of Hormuz in first 24-hours
President Donald Trump ordered the blockade after negotiations in Pakistan failed to secure a peace deal between the United States and Iran over the weekend.
TownhallDApr 14, 6:30 PM
CENTCOM Provides an Update 24 Hours Into The US Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
Hot AirCApr 14, 10:30 PM
CENTCOM: 24 Hours And All's Well On the Blockade Front
Washington ExaminerCApr 14, 9:05 PM
Thom Tillis slams Trump’s proposal to impose tolls on ships in Strait of Hormuz
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) on Tuesday criticized President Donald Trump’s suggestion that the United States could tax vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. “I think that that is crazy,” Tillis sa
BreitbartDApr 13, 8:02 PM
Iran Denies Charging Indian Ships a 'Toll' to Transit the Strait of Hormuz
The Iranian regime on Monday denied charging a “toll” to Indian ships for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, following President Donald Trump’s threat to prevent any ship that paid ransom to I
RealClearPoliticsBApr 14, 1:23 PM
Closing the Strait
Monday, April 13th on RealClearPolitics - Joined by James S. Robbins, Dean of Academics at the Institute of World Politics, and RCP National Correspondent Susan Crabtree
TownhallDApr 14, 5:30 PM
With The Strait of Hormuz Closed, Europe's Plan Is to Simply Not Use Energy
RedStateDApr 14, 3:41 PM
Hormuz Open, Iran Shut: U.S. Navy’s New Day-One Victory
The Western JournalDApr 14, 2:45 PM
Saudi Arabia Pushes Trump Admin to End Strait of Hormuz Blockade Over Fears About Repercussions: Report
Fears that Iran might take out rage over the blockade of its ports on Arab neighbors have led Saudi Arabia to urge a quick end to the blockade, according to […] The post Saudi Arabia Pushes Trump Admi
PJ MediaDApr 14, 4:17 PM
10,000 Troops at Work: CENTCOM Update on U.S. Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
TownhallDApr 14, 2:00 PM
Here's How Much the US Blockade is Costing Iran
The American ConservativeBApr 14, 3:20 PM
Ceasefire Day 7: U.S. Imposes Blockade, Some Vessels Permitted to Pass
State of the Union: AP, citing four unnamed sources, said that the U.S. and Iran are considering a new round of negotiations The post Ceasefire Day 7: U.S. Imposes Blockade, Some Vessels Permitted to
Get this analysis in your inbox
The Daily Spectrum: one email, three perspectives on the day's biggest stories.
Free forever. Unsubscribe anytime. No spam.