Tehran mines the Strait of Hormuz while Washington offers theater
As Tehran shuts the Strait of Hormuz with naval mines, Washington relies on distant threats rather than escorts, leaving allies to pay for an empty posture.
By Tom Beckwith ·
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Iran sinks container ships in Hormuz to sway US vote
Tehran is sinking neutral cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz to choke oil flows and swing the US midterm elections, proving that commercial transit cannot survive a shooting war.
By Tom Beckwith ·
US-Iran tanker attacks signal a dangerous new phase in war
When the retail price of diesel hits $5.94 a gallon, you don't need a briefing from the State Department to tell you the world is on fire. You just need to look at the pump.
By Ray Dombrowski ·