Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz Amid US-Imposed Blockade of Its Ports

Iran has officially reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, ending a nearly seven-week closure that significantly disrupted one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints. The announcement comes as tensions with the United States continue to escalate, with Washington imposing a blockade on Iranian ports to cut off Tehran’s ability to trade. The strait’s reopening signals a calculated shift by Iran to ease pressures on its economy while countering U.S. measures with a mix of