Global Politics Report Editorial

Iran reignites Strait of Hormuz fight as US tightens squeeze

Iran appears ready to fight back against growing U.S. leverage in the Strait of Hormuz, and the threat of renewed war is causing oil prices to rise even as more ships are making it through the vital waterway with the help of the U.S. Navy. The Trump administration has worked to open passageways through the…

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Source: The Hill

Politics desk: Foreign Policy

Published: Sep. 09, 2026 at 05:25 PM ET

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Original source: The Hill