Trump's blockade threat raises risks and leaves predicaments unchanged
The conflict is now a test of wills - Iran’s capacity to absorb strikes versus Trump’s tolerance for the war's costs.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Key People
No people linked to this story
Locations
All Coverage
The conflict is now a test of wills - Iran’s capacity to absorb strikes versus Trump’s tolerance for the war's costs.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Trump threatens 'tremendous economic consequences' on any country helping Iran
It comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict.
August 20, 2026 at 12:52 AMTrump threatens to bomb US ally Oman if it 'gets in the way' over Iran deal
Trump's threat on Oman, which has been holding its own talks with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, comes as a 60-day window for peace negotiations expires.
August 17, 2026 at 04:26 PMTrump wants more economic pressure on Iran. What are his options? - Reuters
Trump wants more economic pressure on Iran. What are his options? Reuters
August 16, 2026 at 11:34 AMUS eyes indefinite Iran naval blockade as oil supply shortfall deepens - Reuters
US eyes indefinite Iran naval blockade as oil supply shortfall deepens Reuters
August 13, 2026 at 10:01 PMOil steadies after US threatens indefinite blockade of Iran - Reuters
Oil steadies after US threatens indefinite blockade of Iran Reuters
August 14, 2026 at 01:36 AMTrump says Iran should surrender, threatens to bomb Oman - Reuters
Trump says Iran should surrender, threatens to bomb Oman Reuters
August 17, 2026 at 02:46 PM