Iran recloses Strait of Hormuz

Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz has ground to a near standstill after Iranian forces issued warnings and fired on commercial vessels attempting to pass.

Tehran maintains that the strategic waterway will remain restricted as long as the United States continues its blockade of Iranian ports.

President Trump, who previously claimed the route was open, now faces a major diplomatic and economic test as a two-week ceasefire nears its expiration.

Global leaders and energy experts warn that the closure could trigger a massive supply shock, impacting food security and fuel prices worldwide.