US Naval Blockade Begins in the Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions

The United States Navy has officially commenced a blockade on maritime traffic entering and leaving Iranian ports, with measures taking effect at 14:00 GMT on Monday, according to military sources. This escalation follows Tehran’s effective closure of the critical Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint vital for global oil shipments, in retaliation for joint US-Israeli military strikes earlier this year. The move marks a significant intensification in the standoff, as diplomatic efforts to resolve the c