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The Caspian Sea’s Role in the Iran War

With the Strait of Hormuz blocked, Iran must rely on the sea to its north for its essential trade.
The United States cannot continue negotiating with a terrorist regime that violates ceasefires, attacks American allies, and ...
In March 2026, Iranian forces laid approximately a dozen influence mines in the Strait of Hormuz. American forces ...
US Central Command said it would support the effort with 15,000 military personnel, more than 100 land and sea-based aircraft ...
President Donald Trump today declined to say whether he was winding down the war with Iran or escalating it. “I don't know,” ...
Follow NBC News live coverage of Trump's ceasefire extension, the Iran war, peace talks, U.S. blockade and the Strait of ...
US Iran war news highlights: In a statement carried by state television, the Iran Guards’ intelligence organisation said ...
Even Lebanese Hezbollah members can be characterized as mercenaries when they fight outside Lebanon’s lawful armed forces as ...
Regional tensions escalated sharply as Iran warned it is prepared for renewed conflict while Israel intensified deadly ...
Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] US ...