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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade; vessels attacked
https://san.com/cc/iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-amid-us-blockade-vessels-attacked/
Published: April 18, 2026 13:50
Iran has again closed the Strait of Hormuz. A military spokesperson said the waterway is "under strict control of the Iranian Armed Forces."
European nations explore NATO fallback plan as US trust wanes
https://san.com/cc/european-nations-explore-nato-fallback-plan-as-us-trust-wanes/
Published: April 15, 2026 17:30
European officials are informally drafting contingency plans to keep NATO operating if the United States reduces its military commitments.
US Iran blockade is one day in – but Strait of Hormuz still not sealed
https://san.com/cc/us-iran-blockade-is-one-day-in-but-strait-of-hormuz-still-not-sealed/
Published: April 14, 2026 15:25
The U.S. blockade is underway, but ship data shows Hormuz remains partially open as Iran retains leverage over maritime traffic.
What’s next in Iran? Trump’s options after negotiations fail
https://san.com/cc/whats-next-in-iran-trumps-options-after-negotiations-fail/
Published: April 13, 2026 15:25
Trump weighs diplomacy, blockade or more force after JD Vance leaves Iran talks without a deal and CENTCOM prepares maritime pressure.
US Navy ships push through Strait as Trump says forces are ‘clearing’ it
https://san.com/cc/us-navy-ships-reportedly-push-through-strait-as-trump-says-forces-are-clearing-it/
Published: April 11, 2026 16:08
Two U.S. Navy ships transited the Strait of Hormuz Saturday. U.S. Central Command says it is setting conditions for clearing mines there.
US moves to automatic draft registration but not a military draft
https://san.com/cc/us-moves-to-automatic-draft-registration-but-not-a-military-draft/
Published: April 10, 2026 18:12
The shift from individual sign-ups to automatic registration aims to save millions of dollars as military recruitment hits a 15-year high.
She alleged misconduct in an elite Army unit. Now she faces federal charges
https://san.com/cc/she-alleged-misconduct-in-an-elite-army-unit-now-she-faces-federal-charges/
Published: April 9, 2026 17:04
Courtney Williams was indicted for allegedly sharing classified information with a journalist after speaking about harassment in the military.
Did Democrats miss their chance? Ceasefire complicates war powers vote
https://san.com/cc/did-democrats-miss-their-chance-ceasefire-complicates-war-powers-vote/
Published: April 8, 2026 21:45
President Trump’s ceasefire deal with Iran isn’t swaying Democrats, as they promise to continue pushing to limit the president’s war powers.