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

The U.S. escalates military strikes on Iran amid rising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on commercial shipping.

Iranian state media reported US strikes targeting large areas across southern and western Iran, including Qeshm island and Bandar Abbas near the strait, and in Khuzestan province…

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