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Strait of Hormuz
Trump’s Iran Blockade Is Functioning—But Will It Work?
U.S. ships are making sure that if Iran won’t let world commerce pass freely through the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian commerce can’t either. Will this…
April 15, 2026
Aaron MacLean
Iran Needs the Strait of Hormuz More Than Anyone
Trump’s announcement that the U.S. would blockade the strait could take the last card out of Tehran’s hand.
April 13, 2026
Zineb Riboua
Trump’s Madman Act Delivers in Iran
Now that Trump has postponed his threat to end Iranian civilization, America has won twice. Here’s why.
April 8, 2026
Eli Lake
After the Ceasefire
The military scenarios now that the deadline has been moved back.
April 7, 2026
Aaron MacLean
Tyler Cowen: Why Oil Price Spikes Could Spark a Global Recession
The U.S. is insulated from some oil price shocks, but not from a global downturn.
April 3, 2026
Tyler Cowen
The Battle of Hormuz Approaches
What are the possible scenarios for the troops currently being deployed to Iran?
March 31, 2026
Aaron MacLean
Niall Ferguson: This Is How the Iran War Goes Global
As Trump sends the Marines to the Strait of Hormuz, he is opening strategic opportunities for China and Russia. Other choke points may soon be at risk.
March 16, 2026
Niall Ferguson
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