Strait of Hormuz blockade Archives

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. […]