Killing of Iranian activist in Canada exposes increasingly bitter divisions within the diaspora

NEW YORK — Masood Masjoody had a long history of firing accusations at those he considered adversaries. So when he claimed on social media last fall that two fellow Iran-born activists were plotting to kill him, it did not get much notice. Then the mathematician disappeared in early February. By mid-March, police in British Columbia … Read more

Iran claims oil tanker transits Strait of Hormuz amid U.S. blockade on Iranian ports

Iran’s state media claimed Wednesday morning that a bulk carrier transporting food supplies and an Iranian crude oil tanker had entered Iranian waters after transiting the Strait of Hormuz, hours after a top U.S. military commander said a blockadeĀ of Iranian ports was “fully implemented.” Iran’s Fars News Agency said a supertanker capable of transporting 2 … Read more

U.S. enforces blockade of Iranian ports while Trump says more peace talks could happen in days

President Trump says another round of peace talks with Iran could begin within days. It comes as the U.S. enforces a blockade of Iranian ports, but CBS News has confirmed some ships are getting through the Strait of Hormuz. Weijia Jiang has the latest. Source link

At least 3 ships passed Strait of Hormuz on Day 2 of U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, tracker shows

Tuesday marked Day 2 of the United States’ blockade against Iranian ports. Live tracking of tanker vessels in the region show at least three ships were able to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, while more than a hundred would normally pass before the war began. Former CIA officer Elliot Ackerman joined to discuss … Read more

U.S. military turned back six ships in first 24 hours of Iranian port blockade

During the first 24 hours of the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, American warships issued warnings to six vessels, prompting them to turn around, a U.S. official said Tuesday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. No shots were fired in the encounters, the official said, and … Read more

U.S. blocks Iranian ports after failed talks

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Breaking down strategy behind U.S. blockade of Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. Navy is now monitoring traffic in the Strait of Hormuz in a bid to deprive Iran of revenue and drive it back to the negotiating table. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean examines the strategy behind the blockade. Then, former U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns joins with analysis. Source link