Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz due to the US blockade. What the media is writing

Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, accusing the United States of the ongoing naval blockade. Experts warn of a chain reaction — from a spike in oil prices to disruptions in the supply of fuel, fertilizers and food. Against the background of the expiring truce between Washington and Tehran, the region is rapidly returning to an escalation scenario. What the foreign media write about the closure of the strait is in the Izvestia article.

CNN: how the situation in the Strait of Hormuz has changed dramatically in a day

Over the past 24 hours, the situation around the Strait of Hormuz has changed dramatically. Even the day before, it was expected that ship traffic would recover as the end of the truce between the United States and Iran approached. US President Donald Trump welcomed Tehran's announcement about the full opening of the strait, and the words of the Iranian Foreign Minister about the resumption of shipping even caused a drop in oil prices.

The Iranian military stressed that the restrictions will remain in force as long as the American blockade is in effect, and confirmed the seriousness of their intentions by firing at ships off the coast of Oman. At the same time, Tehran declared its readiness for new military actions if the conflict resumes, despite ongoing discussions with the United States.

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France 24: Domino effect in the Strait of Hormuz

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the war in the Middle East caused not only an increase in oil prices, but also serious disruptions in global supplies. Even despite the temporary opening as part of the 10-day truce, supplies of aviation fuel, fertilizers and industrial carbon dioxide have already been disrupted. This triggered a chain reaction of consequences, from the threat of flight cancellations to the risk of a global food crisis.

The crisis has also seriously affected the supply of fertilizers, a significant part of which passes through the Strait of Hormuz. This can lead to lower yields, higher food prices, and increased food insecurity. The World Bank estimates that the number of people suffering from severe food shortages could grow rapidly by 20%, especially in vulnerable regions such as Africa.

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ABC News: A dramatic day in the Strait of Hormuz

Conflicting statements by the parties caused chaos: the ships began to move towards the strait, then stopped and turned around. At one point, a group of tankers passed through the strait in a single convoy, an unusual tactic for the current conflict, as previously the vessels had tried to pass through alone.

Iran has warned ships to ban passage through the strait until restrictions are lifted by the United States. The US naval blockade continues, and some ships have already been forced to turn around. The sailors remain awaiting further instructions, hoping to leave the region before the situation worsens.

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Al Jazeera: Trump declared the inadmissibility of "blackmail"

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that the strait is under the control of the Islamic Republic, and criticized the US actions, describing them as "clumsy and ignorant." The decision to reopen the strait came a few hours after the short-term opening of the strait, amid a 10-day truce that has already affected global oil prices.

US President Donald Trump has said that Iran will not be able to blackmail Washington by closing the strait, and warned of a possible end to the truce if no agreement is reached. The parties have actually fallen back to the previous level of conflict, where there are two parallel blockades.

The Washington Post: Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, citing the US blockade

Iran announced the re-closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing the ongoing blockade by the United States. This happened just one day after the announcement of its opening. At the same time, Iranian forces fired on a tanker attempting to pass through the strait, underscoring the instability of the ceasefire and complicating diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.

According to the British military, Iranian boats affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps opened fire on a tanker off the coast of Oman; the crew was not injured. Other incidents were also reported, such as damage to a container ship and a suspicious explosion near a cruise ship. The United States, in turn, continues the naval blockade of Iranian ports and has already deployed dozens of ships.