This episode examines the battle over the Strait of Hormuz, and the reality that Iran is now exercising control over this vital waterway, which Washington denies.

This episode looks at Iran’s attacks on US warships in the Strait of Hormuz and asks whether they mark a shift in Iran’s military strategy and capabilities.

Analyst Mohsin Abbas says that US policy towards Iran has become a futile cycle of military aggression, sanctions, and retaliation serving corporate interests rather than the American public.

Washington faces growing limits on its military power as Iran and Yemen challenge US influence, reshaping regional deterrence.

Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 2:00 GMT on August 17, 2026.

Political analysts Tony Gosling and John Bosnitch argue that the US has lost its war with Iran and is seeking an exit, while Iran remains determined to defend its sovereignty and control of the Strait of Hormuz.

MIT Professor Ted Postol examines how advances in Iran's missile technology are reshaping the military balance in West Asia.