Defense & Security
How the U.S. Naval Blockade of Iran Works — and Why It Matters
How the U.S. Navy’s blockade of Iranian ports works, what international law requires, how many ships it has stopped, and what it means for oil.
Category: U.S. Foreign Policy
Washington’s role in world affairs — U.S. diplomacy, military commitments, alliances and the policies that shape America’s place in the world.
Middle East
Will the U.S. Strike Iran After the Midterms? What Trump’s Pledge Really Means
Trump says the U.S. won’t attack Iran before the Nov. 3 midterms, but reports say new U.S.–Israeli strikes are being planned. Where US–Iran talks stand now.