The Houthi blockade of the Bab al-Mandeb strait creates a second chokehold on world oil supplies at the Red Sea in coordination with Iran's attempt to control the Strait of Hormuz.

Since the war began on February 28 with US and Israeli strikes on Iran, Tehran has retaliated against U.S. assets around the Mideast.

Trump vowed on Wednesday to ​destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant every time Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, raising the stakes after Iranian-allied Houthis in Yemen threatened a second ‌vital energy route.

War Secretary Pete Hegseth revealed Tuesday that the war in Iran has cost an estimated $37.5 billion so far.

Iran's top joint military command said Tuesday that all U.S. interests and those of its allies in the region would be targeted if Washington attacks Iran's nuclear facilities, according to Iranian state media.

Overthrowing Iran's regime has returned to the agenda in parts of the Trump administration after diplomatic efforts appeared to have failed.

Pentagon official warns dwindling missile stockpiles could limit operations against Tehran.

Oil prices rose more than 3% on Monday, pushing Brent crude above $90 a barrel, as escalating U.S. and Iranian military strikes heightened concerns over energy supplies moving through the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump paid tribute to U.S. service members killed in recent attacks linked to Iran, saying American forces launched another round of strikes "in honor" of them.

The U.S. campaign against Iran will continue despite the deaths of two American service members, according to Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Sunday.

Unfortunately, three months of treacherous actual capitulation after the announcement of the truce on April 8 of this year, the USA could not put its industry on the military foots.

Most likely, there is no way back for him. Because there was no strategy. There were only instincts.

Sources say ‘culture of silence’ has taken hold as defence secretary gains reputation for purging senior military figures.

In the ongoing battle of narratives, Kyiv’s supporters have every reason to hold the course.

Reports of NATO’s demise have been greatly exaggerated.

The US president’s war on Iran has alienated European allies, reduced Israel’s popularity and left the Middle East less certain.

An era of great-power competition has started—but not all would-be competitors qualify.

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