Trump and Iran face off over the Strait of Hormuz, as sanctions, energy prices and political pressure turn the conflict into a race against time.

Iran is widening the conflict across strategic shipping routes and regional fronts while seeking to raise the military, economic, and political costs for Washington faster than…

As Iran tightens its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, Washington faces dwindling weapon stockpiles, rising domestic anger and a high-stakes struggle over global trade routes.