Is the Iran war back on for real?

An Iranian flag flutters in the wind as ships were anchored on May 16, 2026, in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran.  | Majid Saeedi/Getty This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: President Donald Trump followed days of intense US strikes on Iran by declaring the US is taking charge of the Strait of Hormuz — and demanding…