The US naval blockade of Iranian ports has not closed the Strait of Hormuz itself. Analysis shows why commercial shipping continues while Iranian maritime trade remains effectively strangled.
Trump considers limited strikes on Iran, 158 Iranian naval vessels destroyed, and Israel-Lebanon negotiations begin in Washington as the Strait of Hormuz blockade reshapes global oil markets.
Moscow strikes vessels near Ukrainian ports as naval warfare escalates beyond combat zones
China conducts largest military exercises in history around Taiwan simulating full blockade
International Red Cross convoy carrying desperately needed food and medicine turned back at Azerbaijani checkpoint
Food and medicine shortages reach critical levels as Azerbaijan's blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh enters second month
Naval operation against Turkish aid ship in international waters triggers diplomatic crisis
Azerbaijan initiates rail blockade of Armenia, cutting vital supply lines and escalating economic warfare