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The ‘simple maneuver’ of opening Hormuz strait carries great risks, analysts say

U.S. President Donald Trump has characterized an operation to unblock the economically vital passage as too simplistic, according to issue experts.

By Rudy Ruitenberg

6 days ago

European allies tell Trump ‘nein,’ ‘non’ and ‘no’ on help to force open Hormuz Strait

Trump in recent days explicitly linked U.S. involvement in NATO and support to Ukraine to efforts by allies to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz.

By Rudy Ruitenberg

12 days ago

Trump asks ‘about 7′ countries for help to open the Strait of Hormuz

The president said he demanded about seven countries send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, but his appeals have brought no commitments.

By Sam Metz, Will Weissert, Julia Frankel and Cara Anna, AP

13 days ago

European NATO nations reduce reliance on US arms imports: SIPRI data

European governments are spending more defense money in South Korea, France and Israel, according to a new analysis.

By Rudy Ruitenberg

3 weeks ago

Iran can still fire drones and missiles — experts weigh the implications on the war

“Each interception carries a financial and logistical cost," one analyst said.

By Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

3 weeks ago

France sends aircraft carrier to Mediterranean as Middle East flares up

France is also working on a coalition to pool assets, including military, that will allow shipping traffic to resume through key chokepoints in the region.

By Rudy Ruitenberg

4 weeks ago