Jul. 18, 2026
Trump may have to choose between an endless quagmire and ceding the Strait of Hormuz to Iran
Nearly five months into the war in Iran, the conflict has entered a “second round” as bombs fly throughout the Middle East after a temporary truce collapsed. Iran is again threatening passage through the now-infamous Strait of Hormuz, while the... Read more.
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