Iran reversed its decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and fired on a tanker attempting to pass the waterway on Saturday. It also warned that it would continue to block transit through the strait as long as the U.

As Iran reimposes restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, its high-speed ‘mosquito fleet’ is emerging as a key threat to global oil tankers, triggering distress signals and rerouting of vessels amid escalating US tensions.

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The U.S. plan to safely escort hundreds of stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz could face major difficulties, including the ongoing threat of Iranian missile attacks and challenge of navigating through thousands of mines planted in the sea,

Iran’s decision to levy tolls on ships passing through the crucial choke hold has an unlikely connection to the site of Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet.’

Trump says the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will remain and attacks will resume if no agreement is reached with Iran.