Following strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. has targeted Iranian shadow banks and shipping cartels, signaling a return to strict economic containment.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Following strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. has targeted Iranian shadow banks and shipping cartels, signaling a return to strict economic containment.
Washington shifts to enforcement as Muscat aligns with Tehran, exposing a double-dealing Oman that threatens critical shipping corridors and trade lanes.