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Strait of Hormuz

Two small fishing boats are shown in the near ground with large oil tankers off in the distance.
Energy
Iran bypasses Hormuz Strait to export crude oil
Two oil tankers in the ocean.
Military
Tensions rise in Gulf after oil tanker standoff between Iran and the UK
US President Donald Trump is shown in a close up photo wearing a blue suit and striped tie.
Conflict
Trump warned Tehran a US attack was imminent, called for talks: Iran
A large military drone is shown with a white top and dark underside.
Conflict
Iran, US in war of words after US drone shot down
An oil tanker is shown from above with a red deck and being sprayed by water by a second, adjacent boat.
Conflict & Justice
Tanker attacks seen as calibrated but risky Iranian response to US sanctions
Environment
Oil prices climb as tensions with Iran persist
Tensions rise between Iran and Israel as flurry of action continues
Iran warns U.S. not to send aircraft carriers to Persian Gulf; Navy doesn’t back down
Iran, U.S. tangle over Straits of Hormuz as U.S. admits there are ‘red lines’ Iran can’t cross
Arts, Culture & Media
Tensions Between Washington and Tehran Continue to Rise
Top of the Hour: Leon Panetta Draws Line With Iran, Morning Headlines
Iran Threatens US Aircraft Carrier
Iran Threatens US Navy Carrier
Top of the Hour: Iran Threatens to Block Crucial Trade Route, Morning Headlines
Global Politics
The Impact of New Sanctions on Iran