Iran Threatens Strait of Hormuz Closure Amid US Port Blockades

Tensions in the Persian Gulf have escalated sharply as Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz under strict conditions, while warning it may shut the vital passage again if the United States persists with its blockade of Iranian ports. This development marks a critical flashpoint in the ongoing conflict, now in its 50th day. The Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly one-fifth of global oil supply flows, is a strategic chokepoint that both Tehran and Washington know holds massive leverage in this sta