Strait of hormuz
Voices from the Arab press: Lebanon succeeds in separating its path from Iran
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Turkey could consider joining Strait of Hormuz demining operation, Hakan Fidan says
US will not renew Iranian, Russian oil waivers, Treasury Secretary tells Associated Press
Iran continuing to lay mines in Strait of Hormuz, US official says
Pentagon chief Hegseth says US blockade on Iran 'going global'
Hegseth added that Tehran had a chance to make a "good deal" with Washington.
Trump turns time into a weapon as Iran war shifts to economic pressure phase
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: By extending the truce while tightening the blockade, the US shifts from military force to economic attrition in a bid to shape Iran’s choices.
US planning renewed military action against Iranian infrastructure should talks fail - CNN
The option to strike Iranian energy infrastructure, as Trump had previously threatened, remains on the table as a way to pressure Tehran into agreeing to a deal.
Iran uses fast boats to seize container ships in Strait of Hormuz, challenging US blockade
Iran's "fast-attack" ships have not been considered much of a threat, according to Trump, but have since been used to seize two container ships near the Strait.
US blockade of Hormuz successful despite media reports suggesting otherwise, maritime expert says
The seven large container ships detected near the Chabahar Port are not a sign that Iran is considering shifting activity to the east of Hormuz, as had initially been theorized.
Ships seized by Iran taken to Bandar Abbas as countries check on sailors' wellbeing
The IRGC seized the ships on Wednesday, with both crews reported as safe, as their home countries actively seek their return.
Strait of Hormuz crisis: Iran threatens to open Pandora's Box through chaos - analysis
The Hormuz closure has become the proverbial Pandora’s Box, and many issues have emerged from this crisis that were neither expected nor part of previous discussions about a deal.
IRGC‑linked Tasnim warns of risks to undersea cables below Strait of Hormuz
Report comes as attacks on data centers and cable disruptions in the Red Sea highlight how critical communications networks are increasingly exposed to conflict.
Trump's Iran strategy: Not narcissism, but a blueprint against China - opinion
Why President Trump’s moves against Iran reflect a coherent global strategy, not political whim
Understanding Arab paradoxical positions in the Iran war - opinion
Arab states avoid direct war with Iran while shaping its outcome, using economic pressure and strategic distance to weaken a regional rival without escalation
