State of the Union: Transits through the Strait of Hormuz have significantly increased, but the situation remains volatile.

State of the Union: Iran threatened a “forceful response” against ships that don’t comply with its terms for navigating the Strait of Hormuz.

State of the Union: Israel’s defense minister threatened to re-start the war with Iran if necessary.

State of the Union: Tehran says Iranian negotiators aren’t scheduled to meet with the American diplomats.

State of the Union: Appointees include Rachel Bovard and Daniel McCarthy, also board members of the American Ideas Institute, which publishes The American Conservative.

State of the Union: While American sources told media the negotiations were on, Iranian sources said nothing is yet on the books.

State of the Union: President Trump said Iran “will no longer exist” if war resumes, while Iran threatened a “complete halt” to negotiations.

State of the Union: Israel continued to bomb and occupy Lebanon after signing a framework agreement with the U.S. and Lebanese government.