Iran Seizes Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman as US Disables Two Attacking Vessels
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seized a Hong Kong-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday, according to statements from Tehran and shipping…
US Project Freedom and the Hormuz Crisis: Why May 2026 Could Redefine Global Energy Security
On May 5, 2026, the US Navy began Project Freedom — its most ambitious Persian Gulf escort operation since the 1980s. As Iran threatens retaliation and Europe splits over diplomatic response, the Strait of Hormuz has become the focal point of a crisis that could redefine global energy security.