US NAVY DISABLES AND SEIZES IRANIAN CARGO SHIP TRYING TO BREAK BLOCKADE US Iran War: NYT Analysis of Where the Conflict Stands Sea Robots: A Look at High Tech Mine Sweeping Techniques Deployed in the Strait
[APRIL 19, 2026 (18:00 PDT)] Fragile ceasefire unraveling with Wednesday's expiring date fast approaching, critical thinkers, I have an overview on where we stand and have decided to C&P the article since NYT paywalls links: Middle East live Updates Israel-Lebanon Truce Strait of Hormuz Iran’s Economy You have been granted access, use your keyboard to continue reading. For Iran, Flexing Control Over Waterway Is New Deterrent Iran’s government could emerge from the conflict with a blueprint to keep adversaries at bay, regardless of any restrictions on its nuclear program. Listen · 6:55 min Share full article 487 A satellite image showing ships’ movements in a section of the Strait of Hormuz this month. Credit... Copernicus Sentinel-2, via Reuters By Mark Mazzetti Adam Entous and Julian E. Barnes Reporting from Washington April 18, 2026 See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Times on Google The United States and Israel la...