As tensions rise across the Middle East, the Strait of Hormuz has once again emerged as one of the world’s most dangerous geopolitical flashpoints. A top Iranian lawmaker has declared that the critical waterway will never return to what it was before,

China will use its influence on Iran to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC on Thursday. "China has a much bigger interest in reopening the strait than the U.S. does," the Treasury Secretary said.

Iran has offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the U.S. lifting its blockade on the country and an end to the war.

The U.S. military said it fired on Iranian forces and sank six small boats targeting civilian ships as it moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. The United Arab Emirates, a key American ally,

The U.S. and Iran seemed far apart on a deal to end weeks of war and reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, as a drone attack sparked a fire at a United Arab Emirates nuclear plant,

Trump meets national security officials to discuss Iran war strategy as the Strait of Hormuz blockade enters its ninth week, rattling energy and crypto markets.

Inside the UK-led mission to open the Strait of Hormuz - The Royal Navy is being readied for the mission, which will take place when fighting has ended