The six-month war has led to a spike in oil prices, roiled the global economy and posed increasing political problems for President Trump's Republican Party ahead of November midterm elections.

U.S. threats erupt into attacks in the Strait of Hormuz; Iran retaliates against U.S. targets in the UAE and Jordan in the first exchange of fire since July 29

The U.S. launched fresh airstrikes against Iranian targets Tuesday, raising fears of a broader return to hostilities as Tehran threatened to choke off Gulf...