US implements Strait of Hormuz blockade

The U.S. Navy is actively intercepting and turning back vessels attempting to enter or exit Iranian territorial waters in the Strait of Hormuz.

This blockade marks a major shift in the conflict, targeting Iran's economic lifeline by halting its crude oil exports.

While the White House expresses optimism for a diplomatic resolution, Iranian officials have threatened to retaliate by disrupting trade across the wider Persian Gulf.

Global energy markets are already reacting to the closure, with jet fuel prices doubling in some regions due to supply chain volatility.