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Strait of Hormuz May Not Return to Normal, Whether It’s Open or Closed
ByRebecca F. Elliott April 21, 2026

The energy industry is planning for a future where the choke point on Iran’s southern coast is a lot less important.

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Despite Cease-Fire, Iran’s Hackers Haven’t Logged Off
ByJulian E. Barnes and Dustin Volz April 16, 2026

Tehran’s digital warriors have continued to seek ways to gain an advantage in the conflict in a new phase of cyberspace operations.

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Hegseth Again Threatens Attacks on Iran’s Civilian Infrastructure
ByJohn Ismay April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

The U.S. blockade of shipments through the Strait of Hormuz would last “for as long as it takes,” the defense secretary said.

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Trump’s Iran Threats Look Like Self-Incrimination for Potential War Crimes
ByCharlie Savage April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

President Trump, in vowing to systematically destroy civilian infrastructure and annihilate Iran’s entire civilization, appears to be creating evidence about his intentions.

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Infrastructure (Public Works) | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Peace Process | Strait of Hormuz | Trump, Donald J | United States International Relations | United States Politics and Government | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

Trump Says Iran Proposal Isn’t Enough to Stop Attacks on Bridges and Power Plants
ByTyler Pager and Erika Solomon April 6, 2026April 7, 2026

President Trump has told Iran it must open the Strait of Hormuz by 8 p.m. Tuesday or face the consequences, although he has delayed previous deadlines.

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Trump Revels in Threats to Commit War Crimes in Iran
ByEdward Wong April 5, 2026April 6, 2026

The president said he would bomb Iran “back to the Stone Ages.” Until this administration, American leaders had insisted they were trying to follow international law in war.

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More Infrastructure Sites in Gulf Countries Are Attacked
ByAurelien Breeden April 3, 2026

In Kuwait, an Iranian attack on Friday damaged a power and water desalination plant, officials said. Both sides in the Iran war have ramped up strikes on civilian targets.

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Trump Hails Strike on Iranian Bridge, Warning ‘More to Follow’
ByEuan Ward, Edward Wong and Parin Behrooz April 2, 2026April 3, 2026

Iran state media said eight people had been killed in the attack and dozens wounded. A local official said the bridge, in the mountains, was not yet in operation and that the people had been nearby when the attack happened.

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Trump Zigzags on Iran, Claiming ‘Great Progress’ but Making Threats
ByAaron Boxerman, Erika Solomon, Sanam Mahoozi and Thomas Fuller March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

President Trump threatened to hit vital infrastructure in Iran if the Strait of Hormuz was not reopened, but he also said that “regime change” had already been achieved.

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Strikes on Iranian Industry Expand Blows to Civilian Economy
ByFarnaz Fassihi and Shirin Hakim March 27, 2026

After Israel said it would intensify attacks on Iran’s industrial infrastructure, major steel plants and other vital plants were struck.

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