Hormuz blockade escalates US-Iran crisis as ceasefire teeters

The Guardian live coverage details a deepening US-Iran clash: Trump touts a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and threats to hit Iranian energy infrastructure as negotiations fail, while Iran warns such moves would violate the ceasefire. Global reactions vary—from US lawmakers and allies urging restraint to UN agencies warning that the conflict could push tens of millions into poverty due to energy, food, and growth shocks and push oil prices higher. The situation also includes a tense diplomatic backdrop with references to balancing peace talks, potential military actions, and international reactions, including comments from Australia’s leadership and the Vatican’s pope.