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Tehran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz: A new phase in its maritime strategy - analysis

Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz raises questions about its next steps. Can it sustain this threat, or will the international community intervene?

Tankers sail in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026.
Soldiers and an officer in the IDF's Unit 9900

IDF 9900 intel official: We destroyed Iran's base for attacking satellites to keep space supremacy

 IDF troops from the 91st Division operating in Southern Lebanon, published on March 16, 2025.

Katz: We'll turn southern Lebanon into a wasteland like Gaza, 'Qassem can meet Khamenei in hell'

 Against the backdrop of a Palestinian flag, Bobby Vylan of British duo Bob Vylan performs at the Glastonbury Festival in England, on June 28.

Police to investigate 'Death to the IDF' chants by Rapper Bobby Vylan in London protest


IDF begins ground maneuver in Lebanon as Iranian cluster bombs fall in central Israel

UAE air defenses respond to Iranian missiles • Trump says Iranian regime 'not ready' to negotiate end of war • Gulf states hesitate on Iran response after over 2,000 missiles and drones launched

 Israeli security and rescue forces at the scene where a missile fired from Iran caused damage in Shoham, March 16, 2026.

Israel’s Hezbollah challenge: Why a military solution may not be enough - editorial

Hezbollah remains a major threat to Israel. As military actions continue, should Israel consider peace talks with Lebanon, or is further force the only solution?

An Israeli artillery unit fires, amid escalation between Hezbollah and Israel, and amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, on the Israeli side of the Israel-Lebanon border, March 15, 2026.

Israel announces Rafah Crossing reopening Wednesday for limited Gaza pedestrian traffic

The decision marks another effort to balance controlled civilian movement with Israeli security requirements, with the crossing limited to the movement of people, not goods.

Ambulances stand at the border crossing on February 2, 2026 in Rafah, Egypt.

IDF: Sunni Arab countries do not want to be stuck with Iran with no US, Israel defense

The recent wave of Iranian attacks has shifted Sunni Arab countries' view of regional security, with many now seeking protection from the US and Israel.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman makes his way to greet US President Donald Trump upon his arrival in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025

IDF has destroyed 85-90% of Hezbollah's pre-2023 rocket arsenal

Lebanon is still secondary to Iran, which has provided Hezbollah $1.5 billion since the ceasefire.

IDF soldiers operate against Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon, March 10, 2026

IDF: It will take Iran years to rebuild its military industrial complex

The IDF’s extensive strikes have decimated Iran's military infrastructure, yet Iran's ability to rebuild missile launchers quickly remains a major concern.

Cars drive down a highway as smoke billows after overnight airstrikes on oil depots on March 8, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

IDF destroyed 2,200 Iranian regime targets, but conservative on regime change chances

Mojtaba may not be functioning as Iran’s leader, and even after 2,200 Iranian targets were hit, the IDF remains cautious about whether the regime can fall.

A plume of smoke rises after a strike on the Iranian capital Tehran, on March 3, 2026.

Netanyahu posts video debunking Iranian conspiracy theory claiming he was killed in strike

He followed this by urging the Israeli public to stay near sheltered areas even as they go outside, and that the public’s strength “gives him, the government, the IDF, and the Mossad strength.”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits an air force base in southern Israel on March 5, 2026.

Michigan synagogue attacker's brother was Hezbollah terrorist killed by Air Force, IDF confirms

"Ibrahim Muhammad Ghazali was responsible for managing weapons operations within a specialized branch of the Badr Unit," the IDF said, citing an intelligence report.

Emergency personnel respond to a reported shooting incident at Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, US, March 12, 2026.

Over 6,000 IRGC members killed, 15,000 wounded since the start of Operation Roaring Lion, IDF says

Israel is targeting "everything related to the regime's forces. There is simply in chaos in some places."

Smoke and flames rise at the site of airstrikes on an oil depot in Tehran on March 7, 2026.