Never Underestimate the Houthis
With Iran exerting influence on the Strait of Hormuz, Houthi attacks on a nearby Red Sea passageway assume even greater importance for the world economy.
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The Message Behind Trump’s Threats of ‘Economic Warfare’ Against Iran
President Trump’s threats of an “economic D-Day” carry a clear signal to Iran that he does not want to go back to war.
2 Hijackings in 4 Days: Somali Piracy Surges
Experts worry that the conflict in Iran and other regional dynamics are setting the stage for a Somali pirates’ comeback.
U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Leaves Middle East After Months at Sea in Operation Against Iran
The aircraft carrier has been deployed for nine months, largely in support of U. S. operations against Iran, and is now heading home to San Diego.
Trump Threat Puts Focus on Iran’s Trading Partners
President Trump appeared to suggest that the United States would impose economic penalties on countries that do business with Iran, though he did not specify what actions he would take.
Oil Prices Jump After Trump’s Latest Iran Threat
Bond markets remained volatile, as investors assessed the geopolitical turmoil.
As Iran and U.S. Settle Into an Uneasy Standoff, Who Will Blink First?
For weeks, there has been no diplomatic progress, but also no full-scale fighting, as both sides seem to believe they can hold out longer than the other.
Trump Threatens Economic Pain for Countries That Help Iran
The president did not specify what actions he would take, and he has on other occasions abandoned threats to dramatically escalate the war with Iran.
What to Know About Iran’s Economic Ties With Gulf Countries
The United Arab Emirates, Iran’s most important regional trading partner, announced a total embargo on transactions with Tehran on Tuesday.
Family Members of Sailor Aboard U.S.S. Lincoln Speak Out
The mother and husband of a sailor on the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed to the Middle East for more than eight months, shared their concerns with The New York Times about conditions on the ship.
Family Members of Sailor Aboard U.S.S. Lincoln Speak Out
The mother and husband of a sailor on the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed to the Middle East for more than eight months, shared their concerns with The New York Times about conditions on the ship.
How the U.S. Navy Is Helping Get Oil Through the Strait of Hormuz
With Iran making ship traffic perilous, a U. S. operation offers a way out for some energy exports, stealthily shepherding tankers on dangerous journeys.
Trump, With Limited Options in Iran, Tries Economic Pressure — Again
Iran has survived decades of sanctions. Faced with more, it is likely to escalate rather than surrender, analysts said.
U.A.E. Halts Trade Ties With Iran and Says It Was Targeted With Missiles
The Emirates has long been a major trading hub for Iran, and analysts say it has been key to Iranian efforts to evade international sanctions, which the country denies.
The Hidden Reason Gas Prices Are Not Going Down
Gas prices are going to remain high. Don’t blame the price of crude oil. Blame the crack spread.
Threatening Friends and Courting Enemies in Trump’s ‘Upside-Down World’
The president’s hostility to allies like Oman, Canada and South Korea, and his affection for adversaries like North Korea, may still shock some. But it comes as little surprise after a decade of upheaval.
The New Physics of Power
It doesn’t take much for small powers to gain a big advantage over the powerful.
Ship Exiting the Strait of Hormuz Is Attacked
At least 17 commercial sailors have been killed in and around Iranian and Omani waters since March. Six months into the conflict, the vital waterway remains exceptionally dangerous.
Facing Quagmire in Iran, Trump Turns to a Familiar Face: North Korea’s Kim Jong-un
Seven years ago, President Trump failed to disarm North Korea and walked away. Could the same thing happen with Iran?
Trump Lashes Out as Preliminary Deal With Iran Expires
President Trump took aim at Oman, a U. S. ally that has been mediating the talks, as efforts to end a war he started have faltered.