Iran Shuts Strait of Hormuz Again

Iran’s joint military command announced it has resumed management of the Strait of Hormuz, just one day after declaring the strategic oil route 'completely open.' Tehran officials cited the continued U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports as a 'breach of trust' and a violation of ceasefire conditions.

The move has immediately impacted global shipping, with reports of gunfire directed at merchant vessels and multiple tankers forced to reverse course.

This escalation threatens to deepen the global energy crisis as the Trump administration maintains its blockade until a comprehensive nuclear deal is reached.