US-Iran tensions raise concern over the Strait of Hormuz

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Why US-Iran tensions raise concern over the Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s government has said it will “defend itself and respond like never before” should US President Donald Trump follow through on threats to attack the country if it doesn’t agree to a deal to curb its nuclear program.

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What to know about the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran says it temporarily closed for a military drill
Iran partially closes Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil choke point, as Tehran holds talks with U.S.
Trump Reveals When He Will Make a Decision on Iran Attack at Board of Peace Meeting
President Donald Trump said Thursday he expects to decide within about 10 days whether to launch military strikes against Iran if ongoing negotiations over the country’s nuclear program and its recent...

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Trump Administration Live Updates: President Acknowledges That He Is Weighing Limited Strike on Iran
US lawmakers plan Iran war powers vote as Trump weighs strikes
US-Iran news: Trump deploys ‘large military assets’ — Is America going to war? What's the nuclear deal? Explained
Trump had said that a "larger fleet" is headed by the great Aircraft Carrier Abraham Lincoln.

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Trump weighs limited Iran strike: WSJ
Trump weighs 'limited strike' on Iran that could come within days, reports Wall Street Journal

Iran possibly repositions strike drones amid Russia drills in Strait, expert says

Defense expert Cameron Chell called Iran's military moves a "calculated escalation" as U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drones with strike capabilities were reportedly spotted in the region.

Iran launches war drills in Hormuz Strait as US carrier is flying missions 24/7 before Geneva talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Geneva for nuclear talks as Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps conducted military exercises Monday.

Iran closes key Strait of Hormuz after ayatollah threatens US warships

Iran closes key Strait of Hormuz shipping route after ayatollah threatens to sink US warships - The strategic waterway has not been shut since the 1980s. The move comes amid ongoing tensions with the

Iran shut Hormuz Strait for a few hours on Tuesday, Iranian media confirms

Iran shut down the Strait of Hormuz for a few hours on Tuesday, Iranian state media reported, without making clear whether the waterway, one of the world's most vital oil export routes, had fully reopened.

Iran Holds Exercises in Strait of Hormuz After Trump Threatens Military Action

The day before nuclear talks were set to resume, Iran conducted live drills in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway for oil and gas shipments.

United States, Iran tensions cause jump in oil prices. What we know

Tensions between the United States and Iran have caused an increase in oil prices across the country and here in New Jersey, according to experts.