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A Look at the Escalating Battle for the Strait of Hormuz

Luke Broadwater, Helene Cooper and Eric Schmitt

created: March 20, 2026, 11:54 p.m. | updated: March 21, 2026, 3:42 p.m.

There are several ways the United States could attempt to reopen the waterway, all of which carry substantial risks.

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