Key Facts

• President Trump said the US Navy seized an Iranian ship, cargo, and oil during the blockade, comparing their actions to pirates.
• The US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, leading to Iranian retaliatory strikes on Israel and US bases in the Gulf.
• Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz, an important route for 20% of the world’s oil and gas supply.
• A ceasefire started on April 8, but the US imposed a blockade on Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz on April 13.
• Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Iran’s latest peace proposal and warned of potential military action.
• Iran’s military said the US is not committed to an agreement, making war likely again.
• Iran’s Foreign Ministry called the US-Israel actions a “war of choice” and urged Americans to demand accountability from President Trump’s administration.
• The US War Powers Resolution deadline for congressional approval of the conflict passed without action, with legal experts saying the administration is avoiding Congress’s authority.