Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Amid U.S. Naval Blockade

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has announced the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil transit route. This action is a direct response to an ongoing U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports, with the IRGC stating the strait will remain shut until the blockade is lifted. The move, which reverses a recent brief reopening, significantly escalates regional tensions and intensifies global concerns regarding energy security and potential military confrontation.