How the Iran War Is Morphing Into a Volatile Standoff in the Strait of Hormuz

23/04/2026 21:59 New York Times

The conflict has morphed into a volatile standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, as the economic costs mount and President Trump faces a political backlash at home.

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