Blockade
Iranian fishermen scramble for loot from sunken container ship after explosion
A massive shipment containing hundreds of brand-new iPhones, luxury French perfumes, and other consumer goods spilled into the sea following the sinking of the container ship "GFS Pride."
Oil prices over $100 could affect war with Iran, leading to escalation before elections - analysis
Iran manages to ship some gas, jet fuel despite US blockade, sanctions, data shows
Iran's central bank governor dismisses claims of economic collapse amid US blockade
US targets Iraq oil official and militias with sanctions for aiding Iran
The U.S. imposed sanctions on Thursday on Iraq's deputy oil minister and militias over support for Iran, the Treasury Department said.
Iran can last for months under US Strait of Hormuz blockade, US officials say - report
“The leadership has gotten more radical, determined, and increasingly confident they can outlast US political will and sustain domestic repression to check any resistance,” one US official said.
Iran’s aging tankers used for oil reserves as blockade strains storage capacity
The vessel's commission suggests that Iran’s energy sector and oil storage capacity are facing a crisis, as the US Navy continues to block the passage of tankers carrying Iranian oil out of the Gulf.
US Navy strikes Iranian-flagged ship trying to break Strait of Hormuz blockade from Gulf of Oman
The Iranian-flagged oil tanker was struck by 20 mm cannon fire from a jet launched by the US Navy, US CENTCOM said on Wednesday.
Iran expert: Tehran not yet under enough pressure to concede
Tehran continues to condition any discussion of its nuclear program on ending the war, lifting the blockade, and the withdrawal of US forces, meaning the core obstacle remains unresolved.
US blockade costs Iran $4.8 billion, US Navy acting 'sort of like pirates,' Trump says - report
According to Pentagon officials, over 40 vessels carrying oil and other contraband have been redirected by the US military since the blockade began on April 13th.
Khamenei vows to protect nuclear program, warns US over Gulf presence in written statement
Khamenei reiterated that Iran will defend its nuclear and missile technologies, accusing the US of causing instability in the Persian Gulf and vowing to expel foreign forces.
Iran would use a nuclear weapon if it acquired one, Trump says
Trump told Newsmax that while Iran's military is heavily damaged, only a guarantee against nuclear development will secure a lasting peace, calling for stronger global action.
Popular protests may be inevitable, warns Iran's Supreme National Security Council - Iran Intl
Iran’s economy cannot withstand more than six to eight weeks of naval blockade, according to the report presented to the Security Council. The US blockade has now been in place for two weeks.
Support for Iran war among US Jews has eroded since operations began, JPPI survey shows
A recent survey by JPPI revealed that support for the Iran war among US Jews has dropped, with opposition increasing as operations continued.
