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The Strait of Hormuz is the narrow sea lane between Iran and Oman through which about a fifth of the world’s oil and a large share of its liquefied natural gas pass. Any threat to shipping there shows up within days in the price at the pump.
32 political cartoons and analyses since February 2026 · Updated
On 8 October 2026, in a post on Truth Social, President Trump wrote: "We will not be attacking Iran at any time prior to the midterm elections to be held in the United States on November 3." He added that "we are…
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Standfirst: Iran offered to reopen Hormuz inside a week. Washington said no. The interesting part is not the refusal — it is the price tag, which almost nobody has printed.
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The Middle East is facing a deepening security crisis as the United States launched military strikes against Iran for a ninth consecutive night.
Read analysisOur most recent coverage of Strait of Hormuz: “The War Now Has an Election Date” (Oct 8, 2026); “Seven Days to Reopen the Strait. Here Is What It Would Have Cost.” (Sep 26, 2026); “Iran Vows 'Appropriate Action' as US Unleashes Strikes for Ninth Consecutive Night Amid Strait of Hormuz Crisis” (Jul 20, 2026).
32 political cartoons and analyses since February 2026, most often alongside United States, Iran and Donald Trump.
