Iranian gunboats fire on tanker after Strait of Hormuz closed again
Iran’s military says restrictions on the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz are being reimposed, alleging “repeated breaches of trust” by the US. Follow for live updates.
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade and fires on ships
The United States and Iran are locked in a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz. On Saturday, Iran fired on a ship trying to pass through, escalating tensions.
Live updates: Iran says Strait of Hormuz has reverted to 'strict control,' blames U.S. naval blockade
Iran says it has reverted to "strict" conditions in the Strait of Hormuz, just one day after announcing the reopening of the waterway.
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UPDATED: Two U.S. Warships Sail Through Strait of Hormuz to Establish New Route for Merchant Ships
Two Navy guided-missile destroyers entered the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, the first American warships to transit the strait since the U.S.-Israel offensive in Iran began on Feb. 28. USS Frank E. Peterson (DDG-121) and USS Michael Murphy (DDG-112) are now in the Persian Gulf after transiting the strait as part of the U.