Tag: Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Attacks Keep the Strait of Hormuz in a Lethal Stalemate
The U.S. military is helping oil get out of the Persian Gulf on tankers, but Iran is still attacking the ships and scaring operators away.
Iran’s State Media Says U.S. Missiles Hit Iranian Oil Tanker Near Kharg
The United States military has not confirmed an attack. The reports came after a barrage of U.S. strikes in retaliation for Iranian attacks on ships and American forces.
A More Confident Iran Emerges After Six Months of War With the U.S.
New intelligence reports have assessed that Iran now has a far better understanding of its capabilities and the limits of U.S. power.
In Small Iranian Town, a U.S. Attack Turns a Wedding Into a Tragedy
The bomb that hit the residential area was American, according to a weapons expert and a visual analysis by The Times. It killed five people and wounded 67 others, the Iranian authorities said.
Trump Returns to a Familiar Playbook as the War With Iran Flares Up Again
President Trump called on Iranians to “rise up and fight” on Tuesday as the United States seems increasingly bogged down after six months of conflict.
U.S. Strikes Iran Over Strait of Hormuz Mines, Trump Says
Iranian officials said the strikes caused significant damage, including killing four people and injuring several dozens at a wedding. Iran said it retaliated by firing on U.S. bases in the region.
U.S. Strikes May Have Targeted a New Type of Iranian Naval Mine
The U.S. military said its attacks against Iran were in response to a threat to the Strait of Hormuz.
Your Iran Questions, Answered
Today, we hand the mic over to reporters covering diplomacy, the White House, the Middle East and more.
Why Larak Island Is Strategically Important for Iran
The roughly 30-square-mile island serves as a foothold for Iran’s military to advance its control over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes Overnight After Monthlong Calm
The renewed attacks were the latest sign that the war that began six months ago appears far from over.