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In Strait of Hormuz Standoff, U.S. and Iran Deploy Economic Warfare
ByNicholas Kulish and John Ismay May 28, 2026

The American blockade and Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz have created a stalemate that is neither peace nor raging conflict, with both sides attempting economic strangulation on the water.

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What Iranian State Media Says Is in Outline of ‘Unofficial’ Deal With U.S.
ByErika Solomon, Sanam Mahoozi and Leo Sands May 27, 2026

The White House immediately dismissed the report, which detailed terms for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as a “complete fabrication.”

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U.S. Carries Out Renewed Strikes in Southern Iran
ByEric Schmitt May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

Military officials said that the strikes targeted missile sites near a major Iranian port that threatened U.S. ships and planes.

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Even After a Strait of Hormuz Deal, Moving 1,500 Ships Won’t Be Easy
ByJenny Gross May 25, 2026May 25, 2026

An agreement to reopen the waterway would be followed by a complicated process of navigating a backlog of vessels stranded for nearly three months.

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Iran and U.S. Officials Signal Progress as Cease-Fire Hangs in Balance
ByAaron Boxerman and Leily Nikounazar May 23, 2026May 23, 2026

As people across the Middle East braced for the possibility of renewed fighting, officials from both sides said there were signs that they were moving closer to an agreement.

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The Risks of Iran’s Threat to Control the Strait of Hormuz
ByJenny Gross May 23, 2026May 23, 2026

Iran is trying to assert its control over the strait by charging for passage. Experts say it is unlikely to happen, but the threat has unsettled the shipping industry.

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Regional Mediators Rush to Save U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire
ByEuan Ward, Elian Peltier and Adam Rasgon May 22, 2026May 23, 2026

Pakistan and Qatar have dispatched teams to Iran under the looming threat of resumed war, after weeks of diplomacy failed to produce an agreement.

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Iran and Oman in Talks Over Strait of Hormuz Ship Payment System
ByEphrat Livni, Vivian Nereim, Erika Solomon and Farnaz Fassihi May 22, 2026

The discussions suggest that the United States and the Iranian government may not be close to reaching a deal to end a war that has badly damaged the global economy.

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Iran Threatens to Strike Beyond the Middle East if the U.S. Resumes Attacks
ByEuan Ward May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

The warning was issued as President Trump and Vice President JD Vance say progress is being made toward a deal, while keeping open the threat of renewed strikes.

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How Iran Gained Leverage in the War
ByAmanda Taub May 20, 2026

Outmatched militarily, Iran used “triangular coercion” by attacking Gulf states and closing the Strait of Hormuz. It points to a long-term U.S. vulnerability.

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