Regime change in Iran remains as necessary as ever
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MSNBCCApr 18, 10:00 AM
Regime change in Iran remains as necessary as ever
As long as the current regime remains in power, Iran will continue pursuing the same policies it has for decades and remain a threat to the United States. The post Regime change in Iran remains as nec
MSNBCCApr 18, 9:08 PM
Iran fully closes Strait of Hormuz over U.S. blockade and fires on ships
The strait is closed until the U.S. blockade is lifted, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard navy said Saturday night. The post Iran fully closes Strait of Hormuz over U.S. blockade and fires on ships appeared
NBC NewsBApr 18, 1:02 PM
Iran says Strait of Hormuz is closed over U.S. blockade
Iran says Strait of Hormuz is closed over U.S. blockade
NBC NewsBApr 18, 11:08 PM
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed in response to U.S. Navy blockade
In a major reversal, Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, less than 24 hours after it announced the critical waterway was “completely open.” It comes as Iran allegedly opened fire on two shi
CBS NewsBApr 18, 10:44 PM
Where things stand in the Strait of Hormuz
For seven weeks, Iran effectively weaponized the Strait of Hormuz. Imtiaz Tyab, who visited the contested waterway this week, reports on the status.
NBC NewsBApr 19, 12:11 PM
Trump accuses Iran of violating ceasefire with Strait of Hormuz ship attacks
President Donald Trump said Sunday that Iran had violated the ceasefire agreement with the U.S. by attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz, and he repeated threats to attack Iranian energy infrastruct
The New RepublicBApr 16, 8:46 PM
Trump Dodges Key Question on Strait of Hormuz Blockade
The U.S. seems ready to block Iran’s primary oil tradeway “indefinitely.” Donald Trump dodged questions Thursday about a lack of progress at the Strait of Hormuz, instead claiming that “no ship” was p
SlateBApr 17, 6:57 PM
Why Trump’s Strait of Hormuz Plan Was Bound to Fail
I regret to inform you that the president of the United States may not be totally on the level this time.
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.
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
The GuardianAApr 19, 12:23 PM
Sunrise in the strait of Hormuz and the pope in Africa: photos of the weekend
The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...
HuffPostCApr 17, 3:03 PM
Oil Tumbles 10% And The Dow Soars More Than 1,000 Points After Iran Reopens The Strait Of Hormuz
U.S. stocks race toward the finish of a third straight week of big gains.
VoxBApr 17, 10:10 PM
Is the Strait of Hormuz really open?
President Donald Trump walks over to speak to the media before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on April 16, 2026. | Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images This story appeared in The L
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Christian Science MonitorAApr 18, 5:14 PM
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade and fires on ships
The standoff over the Strait of Hormuz has escalated again as Iran reverses its reopening of the crucial waterway and fires on ships attempting to pass. Saturday's developments come after the United S
PBS NewsHourAApr 18, 1:45 PM
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over U.S. blockade and fires on ships
The developments come after the United States said it would continue its blockade. Meanwhile, Pakistani mediators are working to organize new negotiations between the countries.
AxiosAApr 18, 1:54 PM
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz once again, fires on tankers
Iran said on Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz is again closed to traffic following threats of such action if the U.S. continued its blockade of the shipping channel. Why it matters: The closure coul
The HillBApr 17, 11:19 PM
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will close again amid US blockade
The speaker of Iran’s Parliament, Mohammad-Bagher Qalibaf, said Friday that Iran will close the Strait of Hormuz again amid the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports, contradicting President Trump, who said
Al JazeeraBApr 19, 12:00 AM
Iran war live: Hormuz Strait ‘closed’ as Tehran says no date for US talks
IRGC says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US stops blockading Iranian ports.
The HillBApr 17, 1:36 PM
Iran says Hormuz Strait ‘completely open’; Trump says blockade ‘in full force’
Iran announced that the critical global shipping lane known as the Strait of Hormuz is “completely” open after being mostly closed since the war between the U.S. and Iran broke out earlier this year.
Al JazeeraBApr 19, 8:49 AM
Iran, US still ‘far’ from breakthrough amid Strait of Hormuz impasse
Tehran is 'fully prepared' for the US to resume hostilities at any moment, says Iran's parliament speaker Ghalibaf.
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 HillBApr 18, 12:51 PM
Iran restores ‘strict management’ of Hormuz Strait as US blockade persists
The Iranian regime said early Saturday that it is resuming “strict” control over the Strait of Hormuz amid the U.S.’s naval blockade in the critical trading corridor and as the fragile two-week ceasef
The HillBApr 17, 3:12 PM
Oil prices fall dramatically as Iran announces Strait of Hormuz reopening
Oil prices dropped dramatically on Friday as Iran announced that it was opening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping lane. International benchmark Brent crude plummeted 12 percent while U.S.
ReutersAApr 14, 3:43 AM
Strait of Hormuz traffic barely affected on first day of US blockade, data shows - Reuters
Strait of Hormuz traffic barely affected on first day of US blockade, data shows Reuters
The HillBApr 18, 2:35 PM
Maher jabs Trump over Iran, Hormuz Strait back-and-forth: ‘We have a whole new plot’
Comedian Bill Maher on Friday jabbed President Trump over the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran and the reopening and closing of the Strait of Hormuz, musing that “we have a whole new plot.” “I mean a cou
The HillBApr 17, 7:24 PM
Iranian state news outlet questions foreign minister’s ‘unexpected tweet’ on Hormuz Strait
An Iranian state news outlet on Friday questioned the “unexpected tweet” from Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz following the start of Israel and Leban
ReutersAApr 17, 5:22 AM
Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but says U.S. must end naval blockade - Reuters
Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but says U.S. must end naval blockade Reuters
AxiosAApr 12, 2:06 PM
Trump announces naval blockade on Iran after peace talks collapse
President Trump announced the U.S. is imposing a naval blockade on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, several hours after peace talks in Pakistan ended in failure. Why it matters: Iran has effectively hel
The HillBApr 17, 2:30 PM
What will it take to bring back US naval production?
Years of budget shortfalls led to a decline in Navy force levels from a Reagan-era peak of 597 warships in 1987, to 293 battle force ships as of October 1 2025. The fiscal 2026 budget plan for 19 new
AxiosAApr 17, 4:04 PM
The Strait of Hormuz is opening for business
The blockage to energy supplies through the Persian Gulf appears to have ended. If it holds, it takes a massive weight off the world economy. Why it matters: The possibility of a prolonged disruption
AxiosAApr 17, 2:58 PM
Oil prices plunge on claims Strait of Hormuz is open
Data: Financial Modeling Prep; Chart: Ben Geman/Axios Oil prices dropped over 10% Friday after President Trump and Iran's foreign minister claimed the Strait of Hormuz — the world's most critical ener
The HillBApr 17, 6:23 PM
Live updates: Iran says Strait of Hormuz open; RFK Jr. defends Trump’s sanity
Iran announced Friday morning that the Strait of Hormuz is “completely” open amid the temporary ceasefire reached between Israel and Lebanon. President Trump reacted enthusiastically to Iran’s announc
ReutersAApr 14, 11:16 PM
US, Iran may resume talks this week despite port blockade - Reuters
US, Iran may resume talks this week despite port blockade Reuters
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RealClearPoliticsBApr 19, 12:35 PM
Regime Change in Iran as Necessary as Ever
As long as the current regime remains in power, Iran will continue its same policies and remain a threat to the United States.
RedStateDApr 18, 9:17 PM
Iran Regime Miscalculates Again - Now Another Country Is Furious With Them
TownhallDApr 18, 3:00 PM
The Iranians Are at It Again in the Strait of Hormuz
Hot AirCApr 18, 8:00 PM
IRGC Closes Strait Again, Calls Iran's Foreign Minister an 'Idiot,' Fires on Oil Tankers
PJ MediaDApr 18, 3:39 PM
Iranian Regime Fires on Strait of Hormuz: Report
Daily CallerDApr 18, 12:59 PM
Iran Restricts Hormuz Strait Again, Fires On Tanker As Peace Negotiations Slug Along
Iran Restricts Hormuz Strait Again, Fires On Tanker As Peace Negotiations Slug Along
TownhallDApr 18, 2:45 PM
Iran Plays With Fire After Resuming Strait of Hormuz Blockade
The American ConservativeBApr 18, 7:18 PM
Ceasefire Day 11: Strait of Hormuz Closed, Passage Subject to Coordination with Iran
State of the Union: Despite the ceasefire, Israel said it carried out airstrikes and artillery fire in Lebanon. The post Ceasefire Day 11: Strait of Hormuz Closed, Passage Subject to Coordination wit
BreitbartDApr 18, 3:34 PM
Trump Says Iran 'Can't Blackmail' United States, After Ships Come Under Fire in Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump said that the United States will not be "blackmailed" after the Iranian military has once again proclaimed that the Strait of Hormuz will be closed and allegedly fired on multip
BreitbartDApr 18, 11:49 AM
Iran Claims to Have Shut Down Strait of Hormuz Again over U.S. Naval Blockade
The Iranian military claimed on Saturday morning that it had closed the Strait of Hormuz after the United States refused to lift its naval blockade preventing Iran's ships from passing through the wat
TownhallDApr 17, 2:45 PM
Iran's Economy Has Suffered a $1.7 Billion Loss As the Strait of Hormuz Has Officially Reopened
TownhallDApr 17, 4:45 PM
Oh, Now They Want to Help? With the Strait of Hormuz Open, Europe Moves to Secure It
RedStateDApr 18, 3:47 PM
Iranian Navy Fires On Two Vessels in Strait of Hormuz, Demonstrating That Waterway Is Not Open
Daily SignalCApr 17, 1:41 PM
Trump Gives Major Update on Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump announced Friday morning that the Strait of Hormuz is open. “IRAN HAS JUST ANNOUNCED THAT THE STRAIT OF IRAN IS FULLY OPEN... Read More The post Trump Gives Major Update on Stra
ReasonAApr 19, 7:00 AM
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The FederalistCApr 17, 11:36 AM
U.S. Blockade Of Iranian Ports Could Finally Break Iran — But Only If We Do It Right
The U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is a significant escalation that carries considerable risks and rewards.
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