US army prepares to move in on Strait of Hormuz as Iran war ceasefire hangs on knife-edge
Tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran's navy targets commercial ships, prompting a warning from US President Donald Trump that the US will not be blackmailed. The Strait, a critical oil trade route, was briefly reopened before being reclosed by Iran.
Iranian gunboats have targeted commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil trade route, after reclosing it in response to a perceived US blockade. A container ship and a tanker were hit, and a cruise ship reported suspicious activity. The UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre reported the incidents. US President Donald Trump warned Iran's leaders that they 'can't blackmail us,' amid reports that US soldiers are preparing to board oil tankers linked to Iran. The Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world's oil trade passes, was briefly reopened on Friday before being reclosed by Iran. Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed to defend the country's interests, while Trump's claims of ongoing negotiations were rejected by Tehran.
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