The New York Times · US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

Battle Over the Strait of Hormuz Leaves Safe Passage a Gamble

· By Ephrat Livni
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With both Iran and the United States exerting control in and around parts of the Strait of Hormuz, securing safe passage for commercial ships — even those without Iranian links — remains opaque and difficult.

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