LOADING ERROR LOADINGAs the U.S. war with Iran drags on, much of the focus has been on a crucial waterway: the Strait of Hormuz. Infographic with a map of the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz showing attacks on commercial vessels between February 28 and March 11. A commercial ship anchored off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, in the Strait of Hormuz, Dubai, on March 2, 2026. Shortly after the U.S. began its strikes on Iran, Iranian officials issued threats related to the Strait. Although U.S. airstrikes have already hit multiple Iranian mine-laying vessels, any wholesale effort to combat Iranian attacks will be challenging, The Guardian noted.

Source: Huffington Post March 17, 2026 05:05 UTC