DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz fully closed again Saturday and its Revolutionary Guard forces opened fire on commercial vessels attempting to transit the vital waterway, dramatically escalating tensions just hours after both …
Iran Recloses Strait of Hormuz, Fires on Ships in Escalating Standoff with US Blockade
Iran reclosed the Strait of Hormuz and fired on commercial vessels, escalating a geopolitical standoff with the US. The attack disrupts global maritime trade, threatening supply chains for energy, shipping, and logistics sectors, with potential economic and security implications.