Iran Imposes New Controls on Strait of Hormuz Amid US Dispute

Iran's military command has announced the re-establishment of strict control over the Strait of Hormuz, indicating that transit will be blocked unless the United States lifts its blockade on Iranian ports and agrees to broader negotiations, including nuclear matters. This move comes as U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested that attacks could resume if a ceasefire with Iran expires next week without a new agreement. The situation underscores heightened tensions between the two countries, with Iran linking access to the vital waterway to wider diplomatic and economic concessions.