The location and timing of the attack fueled concerns about collaboration between Somali pirates and the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen under the cover of Mideast turmoil.
The foes are trying to exert control over the narrow passageway. Most ships aren’t moving. Here’s what to know.
The diplomacy came as the U.S. Navy locked down trade to Iranian ports, and Iran responded by threatening critical shipping routes across the region.
The U.S. says the deal didn’t include the country, but Iran says it did. Israel is bombarding Lebanon, and Iran wants to show it supports its allies.
Analysts say their delay in supporting Iran is partly because their capabilities were severely degraded by the U.S.-Israeli campaign last year.
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