Understanding why Trump ordered the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
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NBC NewsBApr 14, 12:38 AM
Protests in Iran as U.S. blockades Strait of Hormuz
Protests in Iran as U.S. blockades Strait of Hormuz
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 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
New York TimesAApr 14, 11:48 AM
State of U.S. Blockade Is Unclear as Some Ships Transit Strait of Hormuz
Ship-tracking data showed that several vessels, including some that had been docked at Iranian ports, had moved through the strait as the U.S. military began its blockade.
MSNBCCApr 14, 11:11 AM
Efforts underway for second round of U.S.-Iran talks as ships reported transiting Strait of Hormuz
Meanwhile, direct talks between Israel and Lebanon were set to begin in Washington on Tuesday, the first such negotiations in decades. The post Efforts underway for second round of U.S.-Iran talks as
CBS NewsBApr 14, 10:55 AM
U.S. imposes military blockade of Iranian ports on Strait of Hormuz
The price of U.S. crude rose to $104.24 a barrel following the blockade announcement and Brent crude oil, the international standard, rose to $102.29.
SalonCApr 12, 2:10 PM
“LOCKED AND LOADED”: Trump orders Hormuz blockade
After Vance's marathon peace talks failed, Trump announced a blockade and warned of further escalation with Iran
New York TimesAApr 14, 9:04 AM
Trump’s Latest Oil Blockade Brings Bigger Economic Risks
Oil markets shrugged it off, but the effort to hurt Iran could provoke retaliation that inflicts more damage on energy assets and the global economy.
Raw StoryCApr 14, 2:35 AM
'I'm talking about right now, man!' Analyst snaps at GOP pundit on CNN over Iran blockade
A liberal political analyst snapped at a GOP pundit on CNN on Monday over his defense of President Donald Trump's decision to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. Last week, Trump announced a retaliatory b
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
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Christian Science MonitorAApr 12, 1:33 PM
Trump says U.S. will begin Strait of Hormuz blockade
President Donald Trump announced a blockade to stop ships from entering or leaving, adding that the U.S. was ready to “finish up” Iran at the “appropriate moment."
The HillBApr 13, 5:07 PM
Trump’s blockade on Strait of Hormuz begins: What to know
President Trump’s new blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, during which the U.S. military will block Iranian ports and stop some ships looking to enter the key waterway, took effect Monday as talks with
Al JazeeraBApr 14, 11:48 AM
Who controls the Strait of Hormuz?
A US move to block the strait has intensified a broader struggle over who controls access and under what terms.
The HillBApr 12, 8:58 PM
Warner on US blockade in Strait of Hormuz: ‘I don’t get that logic’
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) said Sunday that he didn’t understand the “logic” behind President Trump’s recent announcement that the U.S. military would begin blockading ships looking to enter the Strait
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
PBS NewsHourAApr 13, 10:55 PM
U.S. begins Strait of Hormuz naval blockade after Iran peace talks fail
The U.S. began a blockade of Iranian ports on Monday, less than two days after a first effort at peace talks between the Americans and Iran failed in Pakistan. White House correspondent Liz Landers re
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
Al JazeeraBApr 14, 9:58 AM
Sanctioned tankers transit Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade
Chinese-owned tanker Rich Starry becomes the first sanctioned vessel to exit the Gulf after the US blockade.
ReutersAApr 12, 12:41 AM
US-Iran negotiations underway, Trump says Strait of Hormuz being cleared - Reuters
US-Iran negotiations underway, Trump says Strait of Hormuz being cleared Reuters
BBC NewsAApr 14, 11:26 AM
Tracking the ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz
Four vessels with links to Iran have crossed the Strait of Hormuz despite the US naval blockade.
The DispatchAApr 14, 4:00 AM
Trump Launches a Blockade of Iranian Ports
What are the repercussions?
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 12, 11:12 PM
US blockade of Strait of Hormuz to start Monday morning, military says
U.S. Central Command (Centcom) said Sunday it will begin blockading Iranian ports at 10 a.m. EDT on Monday, 5:30 p.m. in Iran, following posts earlier in the day from President Trump directing the U.S
Christian Science MonitorAApr 13, 9:32 AM
US moves to blockade Iran after peace talks break down
US-Iran talks failed over the weekend, with Tehran’s nuclear program a key obstacle. President Trump has ordered a Navy blockade to press Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.
AxiosAApr 12, 5:43 PM
Trump pitches Iran blockade as boon to U.S. oil
President Trump is pairing his Iran blockade with a sales pitch: Countries squeezed by the Strait of Hormuz — especially China — should buy more oil from the U.S. instead. Why it matters: The U.S. ris
The HillBApr 14, 10:00 AM
The Memo: Trump rolls the dice with blockade of Iran
President Trump is rolling the dice again in relation to Iran. His order for the Navy to block ships as they go to and from Iranian ports is pushing the conflict into a new cycle of escalation. Trump
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 13, 2:12 PM
Iran taunts Trump, threatens Gulf ports over blockade threat
Iran is taunting the Trump administration over gas prices in the U.S. and threatening ports on the Persian Gulf after President Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. Mohammad B
Al JazeeraBApr 14, 12:31 PM
How much will US Hormuz blockade hurt Iran, and does Tehran have an escape?
Iran earned $5bn in oil exports in past month while it shut the strait for most other ships. That revenue is at risk.
Al JazeeraBApr 14, 9:08 AM
Russia’s Lavrov visits China as US pressures Iran with Hormuz blockade
China and Russia have been vocal critics of the US-Israel war on Iran, an ally of both world powers.
The HillBApr 13, 5:08 PM
Trump says 34 ships passed through Strait of Hormuz on Sunday
President Trump said Monday that 34 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, as the U.S. moved to block ships from transiting the critical body of water from Iranian ports. “34 Ships went
Al JazeeraBApr 14, 12:27 PM
How many ships have passed the Strait of Hormuz and how many were attacked?
Ship-tracking data shows 279 ships have passed through the strait and 22 have been attacked since the war on Iran began.
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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.
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.
Washington ExaminerCApr 14, 11:00 AM
Understanding why Trump ordered the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump had one requirement for the two-week Iranian ceasefire: Iran had to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to alleviate the economic pain from the war. But now, halfway through the pause i
TownhallDApr 13, 2:00 PM
The Strait of Hormuz Blockade Has Officially Begun
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.
RealClearPoliticsBApr 14, 11:38 AM
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 Su...
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
TownhallDApr 13, 3:00 PM
Oil Tankers Rush to The US For American Oil As Negotiations Fail to Open the Strait of Hormuz
PJ MediaDApr 13, 5:13 PM
The Blockade of the Blockade
Hot AirCApr 13, 1:20 PM
Iran: A Blockade? That's An Act of War!
Just the NewsCApr 14, 12:00 AM
Three ships, including one linked to Iran, pass through Strait of Hormuz since U.S. started blockade
All three ships were not headed to Iranian ports and therefore aren't covered by the blockade.
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