Politics

James Comey was indicted by the Trump administration

President Trump announced sending troops to protect I.C.E. facilities in Portland

President Trump ordered the Defense Department to deploy troops to Portland

President Trump announced plans to send federal troops into Portland

Deschutes and Jefferson Counties downgraded Level 3 evacuation orders

G7 leaders met to discuss reversing rise in global energy prices

White House agreed to temporarily waive sanctions for India to buy Russian oil

Hundreds of tankers halted after threat from Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps

Tehran regime has weaponised geography in retaliation for US and Israeli attacks

U.S. granted sanction waiver on Indian buyers of crude

Several dozen tankers stranded near Hormuz some targeted by attacks

U.S. federal government insurance coverage announcements have yet to have effect

U.S. Navy said no chance of escorting tankers in Strait of Hormuz

No formal declaration for closure of Strait of Hormuz

Near-total temporary pause in routine commercial traffic in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian military official threatened to set ships on fire in Strait of Hormuz

President Trump signaled US would target Iran's ability to project power at sea

US official said no evidence Iran attempting military blockade of waterway

Closing Strait of Hormuz completely would be difficult for Iran

Historically more harassment seizures and targeting of vessels than shutdown of traffic