Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway, after claiming to have struck a vessel using an unauthorized route. This move comes amidst heightened tensions between Iran and the US, with both nations exchanging threats.
Background
The Strait of Hormuz, located between Iran and Oman, is a vital shipping route. Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, vowed to avenge his father’s killing in the war’s opening strikes, stating that revenge is the will of the nation and must be carried out.
US President Donald Trump had threatened more missile attacks, prompting Iran to take action. Oman and Iran have agreed to continue talks about the Strait at the technical and political levels, following a US call for Iran to publicly declare the waterway open and safe for ships.
Original reporting: 40/29 / KHBS (NW Arkansas) — read the source article.
