Middle East crisis live: Iran warns it will close strait of Hormuz if US blockade continues
Summary
President Trump said the US blockade on Iranian ports will continue and that the ceasefire with Iran might end if a long-term agreement is not made by Wednesday. Iran temporarily reopened the Strait of Hormuz during a 10-day truce but warned it would close the waterway again if the US blockade stays in place. Meanwhile, the UK plans to lead a mission to protect ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.Key Facts
- The current US-Iran ceasefire expires on Wednesday, with ongoing talks to extend it.
- President Trump said the US blockade on Iranian ports will remain and threatened to resume bombing if no deal is reached.
- Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz temporarily during a US-brokered 10-day truce.
- Iran warned it will close the Strait of Hormuz again if the US naval blockade continues.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a vital route for moving about one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas.
- The UK will contribute significantly to an international mission to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Around 12 countries have agreed to join the mission led by the UK and France.
- Pakistan’s army chief visited Iran to support efforts for further US-Iran ceasefire talks.
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