Strait of Hormuz remains closed

Intelligence reports suggest that Iran may be unable to locate all the sea mines it has laid in the strait due to disorganized planting.

President Trump has asserted that US forces are actively clearing the waterway and that the Iranian navy has been significantly degraded.

Despite the ongoing peace talks in Pakistan, global oil flows remain severely restricted, with only a handful of Chinese and Greek tankers attempting passage.

The closure of this vital maritime choke point continues to drive high energy costs and inflation worldwide.