Former NATO analyst Patrick Bury says President Trump’s push for a naval blockade on Iran and a 20% tariff on cargo in the Strait of Hormuz would require a huge military operation. He argues Iran retains an asymmetric advantage in the strait.
Published On 13 Jul 2026
President Donald Trump has said the US will ‘take over’ the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Iran of breaking the deal and insisting Washington should be paid to guard the waterway. Trump confirmed on Truth Social that the reinstated blockade would begin ‘immediately’.
Published On 13 Jul 2026
A street in the US state of Illinois has been named after Wadea Al-Fayoume, a six year old Palestinian American boy who was killed in a 2023 Islamophobic attack. Police said Wadea was stabbed 26 times by his landlord because the family were Muslim.
Published On 13 Jul 2026
The US has launched a new wave of strikes on Iran targeting what it says is Tehran’s ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump has declared the waterway open while Iran insists it is closed leading to a further escalation of attacks, as Heidi Zhou Castro reports from Washington DC.
Published On 13 Jul 2026