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220213-N-TL932-1221 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2022) Nimitz-class aircraft carriers USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), back, and USS Nimitz (CVN 68) transit the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 13, 2022. Vinson and Nimitz are currently conducting routine maritime operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Sapien)

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The Strait of Hormuz ‘Reopening’ Is Just a PR Stunt

Oil crashed 13% on Friday after Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz was ‘open for business.’ But ships still need Iranian permission to transit,...

Brandon WeichertApril 17, 2026

(Feb. 3, 2026) - The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) departed Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled deployment on Feb. 3, 2026. The ship’s company includes approximately 300 Sailors, with an additional 26 embarked air wing personnel assigned to the “Valkyries” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 50. U.S. 2nd Fleet, reestablished in 2018 in response to the changing global security environment, develops and employs maritime ready forces to fight across multiple domains in the Atlantic and Arctic in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Derek Cole)

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The Strait of Hormuz Is Open — If Israel Stops Hitting Hezbollah in Lebanon. That’s the Deal.

Oil Just Crashed 13%. The Strait of Hormuz Reopened. But Iran Set a Condition. What Happens Next?

Jack BuckbyApril 17, 2026

STRAIT OF MALACCA (June 18, 2021) The Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) transits the South China Sea with the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67). Reagan is part of Task Force 70/Carrier Strike Group 5, conducting underway operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rawad Madanat)

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There Is Only 1 Way to Solve the Strait of Hormuz Crisis

In 2012, the UAE’s Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline went operational — 236 miles of steel moving 1.5 million barrels per day, completely clear...

Andrew LathamApril 17, 2026

(March 24, 2022) – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) launches a Standard Missile (SM) 2 during Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training while operating in the Philippine Sea, March 24, 2022. Milius is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (Courtesy photo)

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Iran Can Strike Back in Hormuz. And It Could Decide Everything.

Operation Epic Fury, aka Operation Roaring Lion, i.e., the joint U.S.-Israeli military operation against the theocratic terrorist regime of the Islamic Republic of Iran...

Christian D. OrrApril 15, 2026

An A-10 Thunderbolt II maintains formation with a C-130 tanker during probe and drogue refueling operations, April 2, 2026. The Probe Refueling Adapter allows A-10s to refuel from C-130 tankers, significantly expanding refueling options for deployed units.

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Why the Hormuz Crisis Stings: It’s Not Just Oil. Fertilizer, Aluminum, and Microchips All Pass Through the Strait

The Iran Strait of Hormuz Crisis – From Bad to Worse? As of Monday morning, April 13, a U.S. military blockade of maritime traffic...

Reuben JohnsonApril 15, 2026

Kilo-Class Submarine Iran Computer Mock Up Photo

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Iran Had 30 Mini-Submarines Designed to Explode. Most of Its Navy Has Been Destroyed. Nobody Knows How Many Are Still Down There.

Iran operates an undersea fleet of roughly 4 to 6 diesel-electric attack submarines armed with weapons, yet very little is known about how many...

Kris OsbornApril 15, 2026

(April 8, 2017) - Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) departs Huntington Ingalls Industries Newport News Shipbuilding for builder’s sea trials off the coast. The first- of-class ship—the first new U.S. aircraft carrier design in 40 years—will spend several days conducting builder’s sea trials, a comprehensive test of many of the ship’s key systems and technologies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan Litzenberger)

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Trump’s Iran Blockade Has a Back Door. It’s Not in the Gulf. It’s a Lake the Size of Germany That Russia and Iran Share

After talks collapsed between Iran and the United States, U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of Iranian ports and shipping. U.S. Central Command...

Michael RubinApril 14, 2026

Ecuadorian Navy Esmeralda-class missile corvettes BAE Manabi (CM 12) and BAE Loja (CM 16) conduct formation maneuvering alongside Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101), part of Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG), in the Pacific Ocean, April 8, 2026. Nimitz is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2026 which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the region through joint, multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Julian Jaime)

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The Blockade Will Break the U.S. Navy Before It Breaks Iran. Here’s the Math.

The U.S. Navy is in a precarious position. It is the world’s leading maritime force, yet it is the weakest it has been in...

Brandon WeichertApril 14, 2026

USS Kingsville (LCS 36) sails toward Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) in California on a recent morning as a flock of brown pelicans flies low over the Pacific Ocean. Homeported in San Diego, LCS 36 is an Independence-variant littoral combat ship that was commissioned in 2024. The arrival marked the ship’s first visit to NSWC PHD, where it underwent a Combat Systems Assessment Team event to ensure combat readiness. Designed to operate closer to shore than guided-missile destroyers and cruisers, USS Kingsville is outfitted for mine countermeasures missions. (U.S. Navy photo by Eric Parsons)

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America Can’t ‘Drill Baby Drill’ Out of the Iran Crisis

The United States’ April 13 naval blockade targets Iranian oil exports and could reshape global energy markets. This shift is arguably already underway, as economies...

Jack BuckbyApril 14, 2026

(July 29, 2025) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) fires its forward Mark 45 5-inch gun during a weapons maintenance shoot, July 29, 2025. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jacob I. Allison)

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China Has Already Defeated the Iran Hormuz Blockade

U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to blockade the Strait of Hormuz puts the United States at loggerheads with much of the rest of the...

Brandon WeichertApril 14, 2026

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The Strait of Hormuz ‘Reopening’ Is Just a PR Stunt

Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security

The Strait of Hormuz Is Open — If Israel Stops Hitting Hezbollah in Lebanon. That’s the Deal.

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There Is Only 1 Way to Solve the Strait of Hormuz Crisis

Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security

Iran Can Strike Back in Hormuz. And It Could Decide Everything.

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Why the Hormuz Crisis Stings: It’s Not Just Oil. Fertilizer, Aluminum, and Microchips All Pass Through the Strait

Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security

Iran Had 30 Mini-Submarines Designed to Explode. Most of Its Navy Has Been Destroyed. Nobody Knows How Many Are Still Down There.

Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security

Trump’s Iran Blockade Has a Back Door. It’s Not in the Gulf. It’s a Lake the Size of Germany That Russia and Iran Share

Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security

The Blockade Will Break the U.S. Navy Before It Breaks Iran. Here’s the Math.

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America Can’t ‘Drill Baby Drill’ Out of the Iran Crisis

Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security

China Has Already Defeated the Iran Hormuz Blockade

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