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US renews naval blockade and attacks military targets in Iran 'to destroy emerging threats'

The US launched new strikes on Iranian military targets as its renewed naval blockade of Iranian ports took effect, while Iran reported explosions across the Gulf; Kuwait said it intercepted missiles and drones and Bahrain confirmed it was attacked

Ron Crissy, Lior Ben Ari, News Agencies | 07.15.26

Iran’s Hormuz comeback: Oil exports resume amid fresh vessels attacks

A Wall Street Journal analysis shows Iran is exploiting the lifting of the Hormuz blockade to resume oil exports, revive its shadow fleet and move goods, while continuing attacks on vessels it accuses of violating the agreement

Lior Ben Ari | 07.11.26

How the Houthi naval blockade will affect Israel’s economy and global trade

The renewed threat comes as Hormuz remains closed, shipping routes have shifted around Africa and Eilat port is already near collapse, leaving global energy and trade exposed if attacks resume

ynet | 06.08.26

Houthis renew Red Sea blockade on Israel

Yemen rebels claim missile fire at Tel Aviv area and declare Israeli shipping a target in Bab el-Mandeb as Iran-Israel fighting escalates

Lior Ben Ari | 06.08.26

Trump, Mojtaba Khamenei, Netanyahu: Iran's leaders have become more extreme, and more confident'

Secret CIA analysis revealed: Iran can survive months of blockade, still has 70% of its missiles

Iran will be able to survive the US blockade for at least another 90 days, and perhaps much longer according to the intelligence agency, the Washington Post reports; 'Its economic situation is really not as dire as claimed'; It already has built new missiles

ynet | 05.07.26

Why the Iran-US ceasefire may be delaying, not preventing, the next war

Analysis: It's difficult to see a way out of deadlock in negotiations between the US and Iran: each side is confident that it can outlast the other, steps to escalation are already ready, and the leadership in Tehran refuses to reach agreements on the nuclear issue

Dr. Raz Zimmt | 05.03.26

USS Rafael Peralta מצור ימי של צבא ארה"ב על איראן ב ים מכלית נפט איראנית Stream

Report that Trump is considering long blockade on Iran caused jump in oil price

Oil prices jump about 7% following Reuters report that the US president is discussing with oil company representatives imposing a prolonged naval blockade on the Iranians; Trump: 'naval blockade is more effective than the bombings'

ynet, News Agencies | 04.30.26

דונלד טראמפ מוג'תבא חמינאי מצור נמל איראן

Trump tells aides to prepare for extended Iran blockade

According to the WSJ, Trump opts for prolonged pressure campaign on Iran’s economy after rejecting Tehran’s proposal, as blockade strategy raises risks for global energy markets and extends conflict with no clear endgame

News Agencies | 04.29.26

US President Donald Trump and Iran Supreme Leader MOtjaba Khameini

US intelligence examines 'dramatic scenario' in war with Iran as two sides play game of 'oil vs time'

US intelligence is assessing how Iran would respond if President Trump declares victory and withdraws amid polling pressure, with officials warning of possible renewed strikes, oil storage concerns and Tehran’s threats over potential damage to wells

ynet, News Agencies | 04.29.26

‘Cat-and-mouse’ dynamic: US naval blockade targets Iran’s shadow fleet as seizures, deception escalate

As US forces enforce a maritime blockade on Iranian ports and seize vessels like the TOUSKA, Iran’s shadow fleet faces unprecedented pressure; the covert tanker network is now testing limits of detection, raising risks for shipping, diplomacy and regional escalation

ynet | 04.20.26

ספינה ספינת מטען איראן איראנית TOUSKA ארה"ב עצרה השתלטה השתלטות מארינס

US seizes Iranian ship that tried to breach blockade

Drama at sea: Trump announced that the Iranian ship, 'about the size of an aircraft carrier,' received a warning but refused to stop; 'It didn't end well for them,' declared the US president, noting that the Marines had taken control of it and were checking what was on board

ynet | 04.20.26

US destroyer blocks two oil tankers attempting to leave Iran

Warship enforcing President Donald Trump's blockade instructed the ships to turn around; Blockade aims to pressure Iran to open Strait of Hormuz, weaken its leverage in talks

Reuters | 04.15.26

נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ ב מסיבת עיתונאים על מלחמה עם איראן

Trump warns Iran navy is 'obliterated,' vows ships near Hormuz blockade will be 'immediately eliminated'

US-led naval blockade near Strait of Hormuz underway as Trump claims Iran’s navy has been 'completely obliterated' and warns fast-attack boats approaching blockade will be destroyed; Israel says fully coordinated with Washington amid rising tensions

ynet | 04.13.26

Trump announces US blockade of Strait of Hormuz after Iran talks collapse

Trump warns Tehran may have mined the waterway, calls the situation 'world extortion,' and says the US could 'finish up' Iran at an appropriate moment as tensions rise after 20-hour negotiations failed to resolve nuclear disputes

ynet | 04.12.26

מכלית נפט ליד מצר הורמוז סמוך ל ראס אל-חימה ב איחוד האמירויות 11 במרץ

Not a total blockade: Iran allows some countries' ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz

Iran has blockaded the strategic strait, attacked commercial ships during the war, and sent oil prices soaring worldwide; It is allowing ships from several countries it considers friendly to pass through Hormuz under special conditions, the New York Times reports

ynet | 03.22.26

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