The U.S. plan to safely escort hundreds of stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz could face major difficulties, including the ongoing threat of Iranian missile attacks and the challenge of navigati...

The U.S. and Iran launched new attacks in the Gulf on Monday as they wrestled for control over the Strait of Hormuz with dueling maritime blockades, shaking a fragile truce.

“I have told my Representatives to inform them that we will use best efforts to get their Ships and Crews safely out of the Strait.”