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strikeJul 31, 2026

The Atlantic Brief: The Strait of Hormuz and the Future of Free Navigation

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In February 2026, the United States and Israel initiated a war in the Middle East against Iran. Since then, the warring sides have oscillated between strikes, a fragile ceasefire, and the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz. Open hostilities resumed in mid-July.

Source: Andrew Burns; Nicholas Hopton; Rachel Ziemba; Jonathan Eyal; Nicole Wiley — Read the full report

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  • Andrew Burns; Nicholas Hopton; Rachel Ziemba; Jonathan Eyal; Nicole WileyBy Andrew Burns; Nicholas Hopton; Rachel Ziemba; Jonathan Eyal; Nicole Wiley

    In February 2026, the United States and Israel initiated a war in the Middle East against Iran. Since then, the warring sides have oscillated between strikes, a fragile ceasefire, and the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz. Open hostilities resumed in mid-July. More recently, the H…

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