Strait of Hormuz blockade Archives

US Retaliates Hard: Dozens of IRGC Targets Destroyed After Attack on American Troops

American forces completed a heavy wave of strikes against Iran late Wednesday, hitting dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets after Tehran tried a surprise ballistic missile attack on US positions in Jordan. CENTCOM confirmed the operation wrapped up around 10 p.m. ET on July 29. The targets included military command centers, missile and drone […]

“Choose Wisely”: Hegseth’s Blunt Warning to Iran Over Energy Site Attacks

The situation in the Middle East just got a whole lot more tense. On April 16, 2026, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth delivered a blunt message straight from the Pentagon: American forces are fully reloaded, better informed than ever, and “locked and loaded” to target Iran’s critical energy infrastructure if Tehran doesn’t come to […]

Marines and 82nd Airborne Headed to Region: Is Trump About to Put Boots on Iranian Soil?

The Trump administration is actively weighing major military reinforcements in the Middle East as the U.S.-led conflict with Iran—now dubbed Operation Epic Fury—pushes into its third week with no clear end in sight. Reports from Reuters, CBS News, and Politico paint a picture of intense behind-the-scenes planning: thousands of additional troops potentially on the table, […]

Iran Defies U.S., Blocks Strait of Hormuz

The escalating conflict in the Middle East has reached a critical flashpoint: Iran’s de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway that carries roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply. As of mid-March 2026, this chokepoint remains heavily disrupted, sending shockwaves through global energy markets and testing alliances under the Trump administration. […]