Hormuz on edge as U.S.-Iran clash threatens global shipping

Amid a rising U.S.–Iran confrontation, the Strait of Hormuz is treated as a flashpoint as attacks on vessels and security moves disrupt shipping, raising insurance costs and endangering global oil flows; analysts say the ceasefire in the region remains fragile and call for international efforts to stabilize key sea lanes, with the wider regional conflict underscoring ongoing volatility.