Strait of Hormuz Blockade

Maritime traffic through the world's most vital energy chokepoint has come to a near standstill, with Iran's Revolutionary Guard reportedly maintaining a mine-laden presence in the waterway.

While a temporary truce is in place, Tehran has imposed strict daily vessel limits and demands that all ships coordinate directly with its military.

This continued closure has sent global jet fuel and diesel prices to record highs, prompting warnings of systemic shortages in Europe and Asia.

President Trump has issued a fresh ultimatum to NATO allies to help restore freedom of navigation, threatening to withdraw U.S. troops from countries that refuse to assist.