Strait of Hormuz Blockade Update

General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, clarified that while the entire strait is not closed, Iranian-linked tankers are being strictly prohibited from passage.

The blockade has caused a significant backlog of shipping in the Persian Gulf, with some vessels paying millions of dollars to jump lines at other global chokepoints like the Panama Canal.

China has reportedly pressured Iran to cooperate with maritime security demands to avoid further disruption to global energy markets.

Despite the ongoing ceasefire, the U.S. military remains 'locked and loaded' to resume strikes if negotiations fail.