The U.S. military announced the launch of an operation to end Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and reopen the waterway to global shipping traffic. Sponsor Message A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: Some commercial ships have left the Strait of Hormuz under a major ... See more
The U.S. military announced the launch of an operation to end Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and reopen the waterway to global shipping traffic. Copyright 2026 NPR The U.S. military announced the launch of an operation to end Iran's blockade of t... See more
AILSA CHANG, HOST: In a major development, the U.S. military has launched an operation to end Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and reopen it to global shipping traffic. U.S. Admiral Brad Cooper, the head of the military's Central Command, said that... See more
The U.S. says it will guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz to break the deadlock. Copyright 2026 NPR The U.S. says it will guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz to break the deadlock. Copyright 2026 NPR Congress has eliminated all funding for publi... See more
STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: We have an initial price for the war in Iran. The Pentagon estimates the military has spent $25 billion so far for ammunition, jet fuel and other expenses. MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: A Pentagon official offered that number in testimony befo... See more
