Tagged: Strait of Hormuz
Strait of Hormuz
Iran fires on its Gulf neighbors, retaliating for U.S. strikes after a monthlong lull
The Associated Press | Sep 2, 2026, 3:18 PM UTC
The six-month war has led to a spike in oil prices, roiled the global economy and posed increasing political problems for President Trump's Republican Party ahead of November midterm elections.
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After 6 months of war, Iran's battered regime remains entrenchedHadeel Al-Shalchi, Greg Myre | Aug 28, 2026, 7:35 PM UTC
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U.S. says pipelines will make Strait of Hormuz irrelevant. Energy experts disagreeJane Arraf | Aug 28, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
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Iran aims to ban U.S. and Israeli ships from Strait of Hormuz and charge others a tollNPR's International Desk | Aug 6, 2026, 8:58 PM UTC
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Trump threatens a major escalation in Iran after 13 straight nights of strikesJane Arraf | Jul 24, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC
U.S. and Iranian attacks continue as tensions mount on a key waterway in the Red Sea
The fighting comes as the Trump administration is seeking billions of dollars more from Congress for the war with Iran, which Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says has already cost $37.5 billion.
Jane Arraf | Jul 22, 2026, 10:46 AM UTC
U.S. and Iran launch new strikes after 3 U.S. service members are killed
The U.S. attacks were the ninth consecutive day of bombing since peace talks between the two countries collapsed in dispute over a memorandum of understanding focused on the Strait of Hormuz.
Jane Arraf | Jul 20, 2026, 10:04 AM UTC
The U.S.-Iran battle over the Strait of Hormuz raises risks for global waterways
Recognizing Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz could set a dangerous precedent, with other countries attempting to claim important waterways, analysts say.
Jackie Northam | Jul 17, 2026, 4:50 PM UTC
U.S. strikes bridges in Iran; Tehran targets U.S. bases in the Gulf
The U.S. and Iran expanded their targets in the latest round of strikes on Friday, as fighting over the control of the Strait of Hormuz reignites fears of an all-out war.
NPR Staff | Jul 17, 2026, 11:13 AM UTC
U.S. fires a new wave of strikes on Iran and hits a tanker trying to skirt its blockade
The U.S. and Iran traded fire for the sixth consecutive day on Thursday with U.S. strikes targeting Iranian command centers and missile sites, and Iran targeting U.S. military bases in Gulf countries, as both sides intensified attacks over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
NPR Staff | Jul 15, 2026, 9:56 AM UTC