Iran has once again closed the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the region after a brief reopening. Reports suggest nearby vessels were targeted amid the renewed standoff.
US President Donald Trump downplayed the move, saying Iran “got a little cute,” but made it clear that Washington would not be pressured by the closure.
The Strait of Hormuz — a critical route for global oil supply — remains at the center of rising geopolitical tensions, with negotiations still uncertain