US Iran Prospects Dim as Trump Seems in No Hurry to Reach Deal The lull in hostilities between the US and Iran may have provided some breathing room, but it's precisely this period of relative calm that should set off alarm bells for those invested in the region's delicate balance of power.
The militarization of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for international trade, has been quietly escalating.
The US Defense Department is scrambling to bolster its arsenal with cheaper missiles developed by major defense firms. President Trump insists that the US is firmly in control of the strategic waterway.