Trump is weighing expanded operations as U.S. strikes seek to degrade Iran’s ability to threaten ships in the Strait of Hormuz, while officials say he remains hesitant to risk American casualties in a ground operation

Uncertainty rises over energy routes as Tehran and Washington trade fire near Strait of Hormuz

US forces conducted strikes against Iran for a third night. Two tankers faced attacks in the Strait of Hormuz while transiting. President Trump declared a blockade and vowed to…