Trump and Iran War

The U.S. is escalating pressure on Iran while debating strikes, stockpiles and shipping risks.

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Mr. President, Give Up on a Nuclear Deal With Iran

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Summary

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The U.S. military said it fired on another merchant vessel trying to breach its blockade of Iranian ports, while a 13-night U.S. strike campaign against Iran paused after July 23 and Tehran targeted American positions around the Persian Gulf. Trump said on July 23 that any further damage Iran causes to ships or cargo will be paid for with Iranian money under U.S. control, as mediated U.S.-Iran talks resumed. U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz said Trump is giving diplomacy “some space” before deciding whether to restart strikes and denied reports of depleted U.S. munitions. Oil fell on July 24 but remained headed for weekly gains amid Red Sea disruptions and fears over Hormuz.

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Maritime Energy Crisis

A widening U.S.-Iran conflict has already become a maritime and trade crisis, threatening routes such as Hormuz and rattling energy markets. Military escalation cannot easily solve the shipping problem, so shrinking reserves and broader economic fallout leave policymakers with little time.