Danish media’s sensationalist report on this subject is the latest in a series of recent moves aimed at justifying NATO’s own military build-up in the Arctic-Baltic region that Russia regards as threatening. The Danish Broadcasting Corporation (DR per its Danish acronym) sensationally reported in early June that “Russia is arming …

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Key Takeaways Iran is taking steps to establish a joint mechanism with Oman to try to exercise long-term authority over the Strait of Hormuz. Such a mechanism would enable Iran to regulate transit through the strait and decide to restrict passage at its discretion. Recent increased vessel traffic through the …