The United States is moving to reinforce its military posture in the Middle East by deploying amphibious warships and several thousand additional troops, amid ongoing tensions with Iran. According to three US officials who spoke to Reuters, the deployment is part of a broader effort to enhance operational readiness in the region rather than an […]

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has brought one of the world’s most strategically significant maritime corridors, the Strait of Hormuz, to a near standstill. Since the outbreak of hostilities on 28 February, commercial shipping through this narrow waterway has fallen sharply, with traffic decreasing by approximately 95 per cent. Previously, an average of […]

US President Donald Trump appears to be recalibrating his strategy regarding the Strait of Hormuz, signalling a departure from his earlier stance of unilateral action. Once dismissive of the crisis, Trump now faces mounting challenges that threaten his declared “victory” in securing control over one of the world’s most strategically important maritime chokepoints. Analysts suggest […]