Pentagon officials are trying to prepare for all of the ways Iran could retaliate, as President Trump hints at what he might do.

As the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies, speculation is rising about whether the Iranians will close the Strait of Hormuz, which is critical to the world’s oil production. Two ocean tankers crashed into each other and burst into flames near the strait early Tuesday morning amid reports of electronic interference caused by Israel and

Fewer commercial vessels appear to be entering the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for energy exports from the Persian Gulf to the world, as Israel’s attack on Iran — and signs the US may join it — bring unease to the shipping industry.