The conflict has strained the United States military, shaken energy markets and piled political pressure on President Donald Trump.

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz are visible near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, on Aug 27, 2026. (File photo: Reuters/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Majid Asgaripour)

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31 Aug 2026 05:00PM