The Latest: Iran fires on ships in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran imposes restrictions again
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels, firing on tankers attempting to pass, in response to the US blockade on Iranian ports. The move threatens to exacerbate the global energy crisis and escalate tensions between the US and Iran.
Iran has reversed its decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, firing on a tanker attempting to pass on Saturday. The country's joint military command stated that control of the strait has returned to its previous state under strict management and control of the armed forces. Two gunboats from Iran's Revolutionary Guard opened fire on a tanker, with reports indicating that vessels were forced to turn around in the strait. The US has maintained that its blockade of Iranian ports will remain in effect until a deal is reached on Tehran's nuclear program. The closure of the strait, through which one-fifth of the world's oil passes, is expected to squeeze global oil supply and drive prices higher. Pakistani officials say the US and Iran are still moving closer to a deal ahead of the April 22 ceasefire deadline.
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