Trump and Iranian leader trade threats as mediators try to save crumbling deal
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have escalated after Iran closed the waterway following a confrontation with a Cyprus-flagged vessel. The U.S. has responded with military strikes, further threatening the stability of a recent interim ceasefire agreement.
Why it matters
The closure of a critical global shipping lane and the breakdown of diplomatic agreements pose significant risks to international energy markets and regional security.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran said it considers the Strait of Hormuz closed once again after a vessel using an ‘unauthorized route’ was struck by a warning shot in the critical waterway, further jeopardizing the already tenuous ceasefire agreement with the United States.
U.S. Central Command said a short time later that its forces began a third round of strikes against Iran.
“The United States is imposing a heavy cost by continuing to degrade Iran’s ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships freely transiting the strait,” the military said.
A Cyprus-flagged container ship struck by Iran suffered “significant engineroom damage” and a civilian crew member is missing, U.S. Central Command said.
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