Iran reasserts control of Hormuz Strait as Trump warns against ‘blackmail’
Summary
Iran’s navy announced it is closing the Strait of Hormuz again and will target any ship trying to pass through until the United States lifts its naval blockade on Iranian ports. This decision reversed a brief reopening of the strait during a ceasefire period in the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran. President Donald Trump warned Iran against trying to use the strait to pressure the US and said the blockade would continue.Key Facts
- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy declared the Strait of Hormuz closed and threatened to target any vessel attempting to pass.
- The strait was briefly reopened but closed again less than 24 hours later due to the US naval blockade.
- Iran demands the US lift the blockade on its vessels and ports, calling it a violation of a ceasefire agreement.
- Iranian gunboats reportedly fired on two commercial ships, including Indian-flagged vessels.
- Iran’s parliament speaker said the country controls the Strait of Hormuz and criticized the US blockade decision.
- President Donald Trump said Iran cannot blackmail the US and pledged to maintain the blockade and end the ceasefire if no deal is reached soon.
- Both Iran and the US maintain competing blockades, causing increased tensions in the strategic waterway.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a critical shipping lane, important for global oil transport.
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