Ceasefire Clock Tightens as Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Again

With the ceasefire deadline looming, Iran says it will again close the Strait of Hormuz, blaming the U.S. for breaches of trust, and shipping faces disruption even as Washington and Tehran remain far from a final deal. Trump says talks are progressing but Tehran’s stance is causing frustration. In tandem, Iranian gunboats reportedly fired on a tanker and a second vessel was struck near the strait, while diplomacy continues amid regional tensions, including Lebanon.