Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz
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A commercial vessel caught fire Wednesday after being struck by a projectile while traveling through one of the world’s most
A fragile ceasefire that’s mostly quieted the skies over the Middle East isn’t giving shippers the nerve to brave the narrow waterway that holds the key to 20% of the world’s oil supply.
A Thai-flagged cargo vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday shortly after departing from the United Arab Emirates, as regional tensions continue to disrupt one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes.
Even after a cease-fire, Iran is keeping a chokehold on traffic, forcing countries to cut deals that could put them at odds with the U.S.
The purported attacks come amid Iran’s threats to target ships in the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation against the U.S.-Israeli strikes on its territory.
Attacks on ships are escalating in the Arabian Gulf as Israel and Iran both launched fresh waves of intense strikes overnight.
President Donald Trump said the U.S. military would remain around Iran until a real agreement is reached and fully complied with.
Israel’s offensive against Hezbollah and reopening the Strait of Hormuz remain sticking points in a tenuous agreement to pause fighting in Iran. Follow for live news updates.