Strait of Hormuz Archives

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Wash. (Aug. 14, 2003) -- Illustration of USS Ohio (SSGN 726) which is undergoing a conversion from a Ballistic Missile Submarine (SSBN) to a Guided Missile Submarine (SSGN) designation. Ohio has been out of service since Oct. 29, 2002 for conversion to SSGN at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Four Ohio-class strategic missile submarines, USS Ohio (SSBN 726), USS Michigan (SSBN 727) USS Florida (SSBN 728), and USS Georgia (SSBN 729) have been selected for transformation into a new platform, designated SSGN. The SSGNs will have the capability to support and launch up to 154 Tomahawk missiles, a significant increase in capacity compared to other platforms. The 22 missile tubes also will provide the capability to carry other payloads, such as unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and Special Forces equipment. This new platform will also have the capability to carry and support more than 66 Navy SEALs (Sea, Air and Land) and insert them clandestinely into potential conflict areas. U.S. Navy illustration. (RELEASED)

Dollars and Sense

Iran Never Had to Close the Strait of Hormuz. Just Threatening to Was Enough

Summary and Key Points: Iran has halted its strikes on Israel, and the relief is widely shared: Washington calls it a success, Israel says...

Andrew Latham1 hour ago

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Europe’s Looming Fuel Crisis Isn’t Really About Iran. It’s a Trap Europe Built for Itself

Europe’s economy depends on middle distillates – refined petroleum products that are obtained in the middle boiling range during crude oil distillation. Diesel, specifically,...

Jack Buckby2 hours ago

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

One Group Stands Between the Middle East and Peace — and It Isn’t Iran

Last night, Iran carried out its first ballistic missile attacks against Israel for the first time since the ceasefire was enacted in April earlier...

Isaac Seitz3 hours ago

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The Latest Strikes Look Like the Iran War Reigniting. They May Actually Mean a Deal Is Close

The Iran-Israel Strikes May Have Just Ended – What Now?: Late on June 7 and into the early hours of June 8, Iran launched...

Jack Buckby3 hours ago

President Donald J. Trump visits the El Arepazo Doral restaurant, Monday, March 9, 2026, in Miami, Florida. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok)

The Treaty

Donald Trump Is Trapped in the Iran War

Donald Trump Wanted To End The Iran War. Overnight, Israel Showed Him He Isn’t In Control: By this morning, June 8, 2026, the President...

Harry J. Kazianis7 hours ago

Israel's F-35I Adir Fighter. Image credit: Creative Commons

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

If Trump Can’t Hold Them Back, Israel Has Four Ways to Strike Iran — and Each One Is More Dangerous Than the Last

If Trump Can’t Restrain Israel: Netanyahu’s Options To Strike Iran After Tonight’s Missile Barrage: Iran fired missiles at Israel on Sunday evening, the first...

Harry J. Kazianis20 hours ago

U.S. Air Force Capt. Samuel “RaZZ” Larson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander, performs an aerial maneuver in preparation for the ongoing airshow season at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, July 9, 2024. Airshows play a crucial role in highlighting the importance of air power in modern warfare and help reinforce the deterrence capabilities of advanced fighter aircraft like the F-22 Raptor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Iran Is Far Weaker Than It Was When the First War Began. That May Be Exactly What Makes a Second One So Dangerous

Summary and Key Points: If Washington restarts its air war against Iran to force open the Strait of Hormuz and demand a nuclear surrender,...

Harry J. Kazianis1 day ago

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The War With Iran Quietly Drained Weapons America Can’t Replace for Years. A Second One Would Empty the Shelves

What A Second American Air War Against Iran Would Really Cost: The fragile truce between Washington and Tehran has hardened into a stalemate that...

Harry J. Kazianis1 day ago

The Treaty

Iran Shut the World’s Most Important Oil Route to Punish America — and Ended Up Strangling Itself

Prior to the ongoing war in the Middle East, Iran’s economy was not in the greatest shape. Despite economic partnerships with China and Russia,...

Isaac Seitz3 days ago

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Dollars and Sense

Iran Never Had to Close the Strait of Hormuz. Just Threatening to Was Enough

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Europe’s Looming Fuel Crisis Isn’t Really About Iran. It’s a Trap Europe Built for Itself

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

One Group Stands Between the Middle East and Peace — and It Isn’t Iran

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The Latest Strikes Look Like the Iran War Reigniting. They May Actually Mean a Deal Is Close

The Treaty

Donald Trump Is Trapped in the Iran War

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

If Trump Can’t Hold Them Back, Israel Has Four Ways to Strike Iran — and Each One Is More Dangerous Than the Last

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Iran Is Far Weaker Than It Was When the First War Began. That May Be Exactly What Makes a Second One So Dangerous

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The War With Iran Quietly Drained Weapons America Can’t Replace for Years. A Second One Would Empty the Shelves

The Treaty

Iran Shut the World’s Most Important Oil Route to Punish America — and Ended Up Strangling Itself

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