Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalation | Honolulu News

Iran just shut down the Strait of Hormuz again, claiming a ship veered off course and they fired a warning shot — a move that rattles global trade. The U.S. hit back with strikes, calling it a defensive move to protect ships and sailors. This escalation threatens the fragile ceasefire talks, as U.S. officials had hoped the strait would stay secure. Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is making his first public appearance, vowing revenge for his father’s death — adding heat to tensions already flaring with President Trump’s threats. Meanwhile, Iran’s foreign minister met with Oman to discuss ship safety, but also accused the U.S. of violating the deal by ending oil waivers — a tangled web of blame and action that’s only deepening the crisis. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/94bd85494537685d