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Operation Earnest Will

Coverage of Operation Earnest Will in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 14 · 23:32 UTCMost recent: Jul 17 · 09:00 UTC
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Donald Trumpperson2Iranplace2Strait of Hormuzplace2U.S. Central Commandorganization1Bab el-Mandebplace1USS Samuel B. Robertsorganization1Operation Praying Mantisorganization1Houthi allies in Yemenorganization1U.S. Energy Information Administrationorganization1Reutersorganization1United Statesorganization1Gulf statesorganization1United Nationsorganization1Carter Doctrinetopic1
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  • SECURITYJul 17 · 09:00 UTCFOX NEWS
    I've studied military strategy. Trump now faces Iran's oldest battlefield trick

    The article compares military strategy to chess, analyzing how Iran counters U.S. actions in the Persian Gulf by shifting pressure to shipping lanes, oil markets, and regional politics rather than direct military confrontation. It references historical conflicts like the Tanker War during the Iran-Iraq War and current tensions over chokepoints such as the Strait of Hormuz and potential threats to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

  • SECURITYJul 14 · 23:32 UTCTHE ATLANTIC
    Who Really Controls the Strait of Hormuz?

    President Trump claimed the U.S. would act as the 'GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT,' blockading Iranian ports and ensuring safe passage for non-Iranian vessels, later retracting a fee proposal in favor of Gulf states making trade and investment deals. Ongoing strikes in Iran and a collapsed cease-fire complicate U.S. efforts to reassert control, as Iran continues to restrict ship traffic in the strategically vital waterway.