Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz

The standoff over the world's most critical energy chokepoint has intensified after Iran reversed its brief decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic.

Tehran officials accused the United States of piracy and breaching ceasefire terms by maintaining a blockade on Iranian ports.

Several tankers, including Indian-flagged vessels, have reported coming under fire or being ordered to abort their passage by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.

This volatility has sent global energy markets into a tailspin and complicated ongoing diplomatic negotiations in Pakistan.