WS #12082
US resumes naval blockade of Iran, launches fourth straight day of strikes; Iran retaliates with missile/drone attacks on Gulf states and shipping in Strait of Hormuz, killing an Indian seafarer. Trump abandons proposed 20% toll on Strait of Hormuz shipping, replacing it with vague investment deals from Gulf states, a de-escalatory counter-signal. Senate Democrats block defense bill over Iran war provisions, a rare setback for must-pass legislation.
US-Iran Conflict Escalation
US resumes naval blockade of Iran, launches fourth straight day of strikes; Iran retaliates with missile/drone attacks on Gulf states and shipping in Strait of Hormuz, killing an Indian seafarer.
Trump abandons proposed 20% toll on Strait of Hormuz shipping, replacing it with vague investment deals from Gulf states, a de-escalatory counter-signal.
Senate Democrats block defense bill over Iran war provisions, a rare setback for must-pass legislation.