The United States is preparing to deploy amphibious warships and several thousand additional troops to the Middle East amid escalating tensions linked to the ongoing conflict with Iran, according to three American officials cited by Reuters. The move signals a significant reinforcement of US military readiness in a region already hosting substantial American forces. Officials […]

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has brought the strategic Strait of Hormuz—one of the world’s most crucial maritime routes—to a near standstill. Since hostilities began on 28 February, commercial shipping through the strait has declined sharply, with traffic dropping by an estimated 95 per cent. Previously, an average of 138 vessels passed through […]

US President Donald Trump appears to be navigating a strategic deadlock over the Strait of Hormuz, a situation he once dismissed lightly but which has now emerged as a significant obstacle to his proclaimed ‘victory’ in Middle East policy. Facing mounting challenges, Trump has begun altering his stance, moving away from his earlier insistence on […]