The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important waterways, has become the latest flashpoint in the escalating U.S.-Iran confrontation. Following a second consecutive night of U.S. strikes on Iranian targets, Tehran announced the closure of the critical maritime chokepoint and warned that any vessel attempting to transit the waterway could be targeted. Iranian military officials claimed that two ships attempting to pass through the strait were struck, while state media reported that the waterway is now closed to all vessel traffic until further notice. The move comes amid rising tensions following fresh U.S. military operations against targets in southern Iran and growing threats from both sides.
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