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Iran’s Navy Is Weakened but U.S. Still Faces Challenges in Strait of Hormuz
ByChristoph Koettl March 7, 2026March 7, 2026

U.S. strikes have heavily targeted Iran’s large ships and bases, but its Revolutionary Guard navy is a more nimble force.

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How the War in Iran Is Disrupting the World’s Oil
By March 6, 2026March 8, 2026

Our business reporter Peter Eavis looks at the global implications of the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway to the south of Iran. He analyzes ship activity in the strait, comparing it before and after the United States and Israel initiated attacks …

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As Trump Out-Putins Putin, Russia’s Global Influence Erodes
ByPaul Sonne March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

The conflict in Iran may give Moscow a short-term boost economically and in Ukraine. But it has also shown the limits of Russia’s partnerships.

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Trump Says He Wants to Destroy Iran’s Navy. Here’s What to Know.
ByQasim Nauman March 5, 2026March 6, 2026

The United States has long considered Iranian naval ships a serious threat, even as the country’s nuclear and missile programs dominate discussions of its military capabilities.

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Oil and Natural Gas Prices Keep Climbing as Iran Attacks Escalate
ByKailyn Rhone March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Energy prices continued to rise on Tuesday as attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran intensified, along with the country’s response.

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Attack on U.S.-Flagged Oil Tanker in Bahrain Kills Shipyard Worker
ByChristiaan Triebert and Peter Eavis March 2, 2026

It is not clear who attacked the tanker, Stena Imperative. Its U.S. operator, Crowley, described “aerial impacts” and said that a fire on board was quickly extinguished.

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Oil Prices Surge After Iran Attack
ByRebecca F. Elliott March 1, 2026March 2, 2026

How long prices remain high will depend on what the United States, Israel and Iran do next.

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After Iran Attacks, Ship Traffic Plummets in Strait of Hormuz
ByChristiaan Triebert and Alexander Cardia March 1, 2026March 1, 2026

One of the world’s most vital maritime arteries saw a 70 percent drop in vessel traffic.

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Initial Focus of U.S. Strikes in Iran Is Military Targets
ByHelene Cooper and Eric Schmitt February 28, 2026

Dozens of attacks were carried out by warplanes launched from bases and aircraft carriers in the region. President Trump said the targets included missile sites, Iran’s navy and nuclear facilities.

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Why Attacking Iran Could Be Riskier Than Capturing Maduro
ByAbdi Latif Dahir and Samuel Granados February 21, 2026February 21, 2026

Iran’s extensive military abilities and network of regional proxies could draw the United States into a prolonged conflict.

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