The United States has insisted that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to international shipping after Iran announced it had closed the strategic waterway following renewed military clashes.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the strait would remain closed until further notice, accusing the United States of continued military intervention in the region. However, the US Central Command rejected the claim, stating that commercial vessels were still able to transit the waterway safely and that American forces were ensuring freedom of navigation.
The latest escalation followed an Iranian attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz, forcing its crew to abandon the vessel after it caught fire. In response, the US launched a fresh wave of airstrikes on multiple targets across Iran.
US President Donald Trump confirmed the strikes, saying Iran had attacked the vessel despite ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions.
Iran later retaliated with missile attacks targeting several locations in the Gulf region, including Qatar, Bahrain and areas near the United Arab Emirates. Qatar reported injuries, while Kuwait and Jordan also responded to incoming missiles.
Iran also claimed responsibility for strikes on facilities at Oman's Port of Duqm, prompting Muscat to summon the Iranian ambassador and issue a formal protest.
Meanwhile, a Cyprus-flagged container ship came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz, leaving one Indian sailor missing. Oman said it rescued 23 crew members from another affected commercial vessel.
The renewed hostilities have heightened concerns over the security of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important oil and gas shipping routes, as international efforts continue to seek a diplomatic solution to the crisis.
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