Betting Against President Trump, Iran Closed the Hormuz Strait (Yet Again!)

It's starting to feel like a soap opera.

Mark Toth and Jonathan Sweet

Jul 12, 2026

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A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter delivers supplies to a U.S. Navy ship in the Arabian Sea.. Photo: CENTCOM

The drama playing out between the United States and Iran is beginning to f…

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Mark Toth

Mark writes on national security & foreign policy. His work has appeared in The Hill, New York Post, Daily Mail, Washington Examiner, the Kyiv Post and is syndicated in dozens of publications. Mark also frequently commentates on TVP World.

A guest post by

Jonathan Sweet

Retired Army Intelligence Officer. Freelance Author, Contributor and Columnist for The Hill, New York Post, Kyiv Post and FOX News. Providing a Warfighter's Perspective and Insight into current events that impact National Security.