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Strait of Hormuz. Republican leaders praised Trump for taking what they said was bold action to directly confront Iran, a nation that has been a U.S. adversary for decades. "I'm an American
Hormuz late Thursday and "targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U.S. forces." The U.S. military said none of its ships were hit. Iranian state media said the country's forces exchanged fire with
actions that included the shootdown of a U.S. MQ-1 drone that was operating over international waters," Central Command said. "U.S. fighter aircraft swiftly responded by eliminating Iranian air defenses, a ground control station
Strait of Hormuz — has inflamed tensions that had been simmering for months over the president's threats to seize control of NATO-linked Greenland and Canada, along with repeated suggestions that the United States might
military and Hezbollah warned residents not to return to their villages for their own safety.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/4000x4000+1000+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F71%2F92%2F11ce087f448182cdfe31a4cc75cd%2Fgettyimages-2271154577.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/g-s1-117788/middle-east-conflict-israel-lebanon-us-updates) ### [Middle East conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis) ### [The Strait of Hormuz opens for commercial ships but the U.S
military action, US central command (Centcom) said strikes were “completed”, adding that the US remained ready to defend against “unjustified Iranian aggression.” - **Soon after, Iran launched retaliatory attacks against the US, according to the countries
Hormuz since shortly after the war began on Feb. 28, virtually shutting down the vital passage for around 20 percent of the world's oil. The U.S. blockaded Iranian ports in response. The U.S. says
U.S. allies seek rapid progress that could ease the economic impact of rising oil prices caused by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. "I think a lot of great things are going to happen
Strait of Hormuz and provide him a credible argument that Iran's nuclear capability has been diminished enough to declare victory, winding down a conflict that's been politically unpopular for Republicans. But as things
Military planners from more than 30 countries are meeting at a Royal Air Force base north of London to put together a multinational mission to safeguard the Strait of Hormuz amid global concerns over
action in Iran, which is [broadly unpopular](https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2026/03/25/americans-broadly-disapprove-of-u-s-military-action-in-iran/) with the American public. Nick H. is a 28-year-old independent voter who thinks Trump did a bad job gaming
U.S. military action in Iran has had a mostly negative impact on their personal financial situation. This view is expressed by majorities of Democrats (65%) and independents (56%), as well as 40% of Republicans
military action in Iran.** It does not appear to be seeking that approval. According to the War Powers Resolution of 1973, Congress must declare war or authorize the use of force within 60 days
Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping corridor for the world's oil, has sent fuel prices skyrocketing and posed problems for Republicans ahead of the midterm elections. The U.S. has imposed a naval blockade
military operations on all fronts" — including in [Lebanon](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/18/nx-s1-5861723/us-iran-agreement-lebanon-reactions), where Israel has continued its offensive. Iran and the United States also promise "not to initiate" any further war or operation against each other
Strait of Hormuz as part of Washington's blockade on Iranian vessels in the vital waterway, and just two days before the ceasefire is set to expire. [A video](https://x.com/CENTCOM/status/2046085543348293851?s=20) released by U.S
Strait of Hormuz," the U.S. Central Command said. CENTCOM described the action as a "[proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/09/nx-s1-5851845/trump-confirms-iran-shot-down-helicopter-says-u-s-must-respond)," and added that U.S. forces remain vigilant and ready to defend against
strait of Hormuz, [Donald Trump](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump) announced on Sunday. In [a social media post](https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116433000897070863), Trump said that an “Iranian-flagged cargo ship named TOUSKA” tried to get past
actions in Gaza, while cracking down on pro-Palestine demonstrators at home through mass arrests, profiling and censorship. With the sting of rising oil and commodity prices, however, Merz appeared to change his views
military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon." ![U.S. President Donald Trump boards Air Force One before departing Joint Base Andrews in Maryland to fly to Evian-les-Bains, France, for the G7 summit