U.S. and Iran clash over oil route: Strait of Hormuz fighting resumes

The United States and Iran are fighting again over the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict comes from different readings of a signed agreement. Both sides say the other broke the deal. The memorandum of understanding was meant to ease tensions. But each country now claims the text supports its own actions. Iran says it has the right to block the strait. The U.S. says that would be a violation of international law. The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway. About 20% of the world's oil passes through it. Any fighting there can raise global energy prices. Experts warn that the current standoff could lead to more direct clashes at sea. Neither side has offered a new solution. The dispute remains unresolved.