During the 1984 “tanker war,” Iran laid mines in the Strait of Hormuz and harassed ships in response to Iraqi attacks. Throughout both these conflicts, however, the Strait of Hormuz remained in use.

The control of waterways has long been used to thwart adversaries and shape strategic outcomes. In 1951, after Tehran nationalized its oil industry, the United Kingdom used naval pressure to prevent ...

NOTICE.. GET READY FOR AN INFLUX OF VISITORS.. THE SCENIC HIGHWAY 1 CLOSER THAN EVER TO REOPENING TO ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC.. THE REGENT'S SLIDE SOUTH OF BIG SUR WAS A HUGE LANDSLIDE THAT FORCED THE ...

UPDATE: TAMPA, Fla. — Morris Bridge Road in northeast Hillsborough County is now reopened several days ahead of schedule, Hillsborough County officials stated on Thursday. Crews have replaced the ...

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Pinellas County Superintendent Kevin Hendrick gave his recommendations on possible school consolidations and closures during a school board workshop Tuesday. The workshop began ...

Yokohama Tire will lay off nearly 400 employees from its Salem manufacturing facility amid potential plans to permanently close the location, the company announced Friday.