Hormuz at the Center of a Widening US-Iran Clash
Rising US-Iran hostilities hinge on the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran declaring the waterway closed while the US insists it remains open and resumes a naval blockade. Attacks on ships persist, tanker incidents occur, and oil prices jump as both sides strike targets in the region. The turmoil triggers diplomatic moves, sanctions discussion, and broad regional disruption affecting global energy flows and maritime traffic.