Bowen: Strait of Hormuz standoff raises risk of US sliding back into all-out war

"there will be no return to the old status quo."

— Abbas Araghchi , Politician

"there will be no return to the old status quo"

— Abbas Araghchi , Politician

"Iran would be “blown off the face of the Earth” if it attacks US vessels carrying out Project Freedom."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"The IRGC has launched multiple cruise missiles, drones and small boats at ships we are protecting. We have defeated each and every one of those threats through the clinical application of defensive munitions."

— Adm. Brad Cooper , Executive

"Over the last 12 hours, we have reached out to dozens of ships and shipping companies to encourage traffic flow through the strait consistent with the president's intent to help guide ships safely through the narrow trade corridor."

— Adm. Brad Cooper , Executive

"Ships, ship owners and shipping companies are well aware that ensuring their safety and security requires coordination with the relevant authorities of the Islamic Republic of Iran."

— Esmaeil Baghaei , Politician

"Iran has not yet paid a big enough price."

— President Trump , Politician