Strait of Hormuz remains blocked

The Strait of Hormuz continues to be a major geopolitical chokepoint, with only a handful of Tehran-linked vessels passing through in recent days.

Iran claims the presence of sea mines makes navigation unsafe, a move analysts interpret as a coercive tactic to maintain leverage in peace talks.

President Trump has warned that the U.S. will not tolerate tolls or continued restrictions on international tankers.

The ongoing closure is driving global energy prices higher and straining supply chains for critical raw materials across Asia and Europe.