US Bombs Iran, Reimposes Naval Blockade as Oil Chokepoint Shuts Down

US Bombs Iran, Reimposes Naval Blockade as Oil Chokepoint Shuts Down

The United States has launched new military strikes against Iran and reimposed a naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway through which about 20% of the world’s oil passes [197166][197157][197161]. The escalation has prompted Iran to close the strait for the first time in decades, threatening global oil supplies and raising the risk of a wider conflict [197141].

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The US strikes targeted Iranian coastal defenses and missile sites in two waves on Wednesday, after Washington reinstated a naval blockade aimed at cutting off Iran’s oil exports [197081][197165]. The US Navy has also turned away two ships in the strait, though their nationality and cargo have not been disclosed [197157]. The operation is part of a push by US President Donald Trump to regain control over the vital shipping route [197141].

Iran has responded by targeting US military sites in neighboring countries, describing the conflict as an “existential war” with America [197081]. Tehran has again threatened to shut off more regional energy exports [197081]. The latest escalation follows the collapse of a fragile truce days ago and raises the risk of a return to full-scale war [197081].

The blockade and strikes mark the latest phase in a conflict that has lasted five months, with at least two ceasefires having failed [197093]. US officials have not ruled out further strikes, and Iran has vowed to retaliate, keeping the situation volatile [194255][197161]. The United Nations Secretary-General has called for an immediate halt to attacks and a return to diplomatic talks, warning that full-scale hostilities would bring catastrophic consequences for the region and the global economy [194438].

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US Resumes Iran Blockade, Strikes Ports in Strait of Hormuz #197166US Restarts Iran Blockade as Fresh Strikes Hit #197165US Strikes Iran as Strait of Hormuz Blockade Begins #197161US Navy Turns Away Two Ships in Strait of Hormuz #197157Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz after US strikes #197141US strikes Iranian oil tanker in new wave of attacks on Iran #197081Trump reimposes Iran naval blockade as war enters fifth month #197093US Strikes Iran Again as Oil Crisis Looms in Persian Gulf #194255UN chief: Stop Gulf attacks now, return to diplomacy #194438

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