"Iran has used the Strait of Hormuz as a chokepoint on Western commerce in response to the illegal U.S.-Israeli war launched in February, and it has been the linchpin of the two-week ceasefire between the two sides."
"Iranian officials said they opted to reimpose their blockade of the strait because they believe that by continuing its own naval blockade of Iranian ports and vessels, the U.S. is not upholding its end of the deal."
"According to a social media post from U.S. Central Command on Saturday, the U.S. military has already turned around at least 23 ships near the strait since its blockade began on April 13."
Iran has announced the reclosure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the ongoing U.S. blockade, which threatens the fragile ceasefire established between the U.S. and Iran. The strait is crucial for global oil transport, handling about 20% of the world's oil. Iran briefly reopened the strait in response to a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, but that agreement is deteriorating. Iranian officials claim the U.S. is not honoring its commitments, prompting the renewed blockade of the strait.
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