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strikeJul 31, 2026
The Atlantic Brief: The Strait of Hormuz and the Future of Free Navigation
Summary
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.
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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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