What to know about US-Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz
Al Jazeera·2h ago·Fear
What Happened
Tensions intensify in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran reverses its decision to reopen the waterway amid US blockade of Iranian ports. Iran's military fired at vessels attempting passage after President Trump refused to lift sanctions without a finalized deal. Ships halted transits, raising global energy crisis risks and threatening renewed conflict before April ceasefire ends.
Key Entities
Strait of HormuzUnited StatesIranDonald TrumpIranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)Abbas AraghchiPersian GulfLebanon ceasefire