The Strait of Hormuz has been Iran's most powerful card since the start of the war in late February. But over the past two months, U.S. officials say the American military has steadily eroded Iran's leverage over the crucial waterway. Why it matters: What began six months ago with the goal of degrading Iran's missile capabilities and destroying what remained of its nuclear program has evolved into an open-ended fight over the world's most important energy chokepoint. - U.S. officials say they've turned the tide in the strait and believe it could be a watershed moment in the war that brings not only gradual relief to the world economy, but also a better deal with Iran. - "That sucker is open. The Iranian response is very mild. They…
Houthi attacks on Saudi vessels in the Red Sea have further restricted the global oil supply, causing prices to surge and prompting President Trump to threaten military action in Yemen.
Houthi attacks on Saudi vessels in the Red Sea have further restricted the global oil supply, causing prices to surge and prompting President Trump to threaten military action in Yemen. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Houthi militants allied with Iran claim to have struck two Saudi Arabian-flagged tankers in the Red Sea, causing oil prices to pass $100 a barrel for the first time since May. The Red Sea had become a significant alternative trade route for global oil, natural gas, and fertilizer supplies after Iran had largely closed down the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald J. Trump has threatened expanded military action against both Iran and the Houthis if further attacks occur. KEY QUOTE: “A year ago the United States of America…Open
A notorious Venezuelan transnational criminal organization may be working with drug trafficking networks run by an Iranian militant group to smuggle illicit drugs into the United States, security officials believe. In this episode of "Bradley on the Border," host Ali Bradley sits down with Jesus Romero, a former U.S. intelligence officer. He tells Bradley that “no one is safe,” as concerns over Iranian sleeper cells loom. Romero believes the relationship between Venezuela and Iran goes back decades, with the goal of destabilizing the U.S. #Iran #sleepercells #Venezuela CREDITS Host: Ali Bradley Executive Producer: Andy Gipson Editorial Producer: Meagan Ourada Field Producer: Travis Harrison Segment Producer: Christine Jenkinson…
The Labour prime minister’s indecision and the abject state of the British military have created an embarrassing display. The post Starmer’s Latest Political Snafu: The Iran War appeared first on The American Conservative .
UK Special Coverage Starmer’s Latest Political Snafu: The Iran War The Labour prime minister’s indecision and the abject state of the British military have created an embarrassing display. UK Special Coverage Forty-four years ago, Margaret Thatcher sent a British task force 8,000 miles to liberate the Falkland Islands. They had been invaded by Argentina. Last week Britain wasn’t even able to send a frigate to protect British personnel and their families in Akrotiri in Cyprus against Iranian drones. The HMS Dragon was still in dock in Portsmouth even as Iran was attacking the UK’s base on the Mediterranean island. The…Open
Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., says the war with Iran could last longer than others expect it to because of President Donald Trump's preference to pick Iran's next leader. Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live." Weekends starting at 10a/9C Saturdays and 11a/10C Sundays. #NewsNationLive NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
