Iran Shuts Strait of Hormuz Again

The strategic Strait of Hormuz has returned to a state of near-standstill after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declared the waterway closed to traffic until the United States lifts its blockade of Iranian ports.

This abrupt reversal follows a brief period of optimism and has been marked by distressing reports of Iranian forces firing upon tankers, including Indian-flagged vessels.

President Donald Trump has warned Tehran against attempting to 'blackmail' the U.S., while Iranian officials insist they will not be deprived of their nuclear rights or maritime sovereignty.

The standoff threatens to unleash a global energy shock as the two-week ceasefire approaches its final days with no clear path to a permanent peace deal.