Strait of Hormuz Closed Amid Escalating Conflict | Global News

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard attacks a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, sparking a chain reaction of military strikes — including U.S. retaliatory hits on over 100 Iranian targets — as regional tensions spiral into a full-blown escalation. Iran declares control of the vital waterway, closing it to shipping, while drone strikes hit Gulf nations like Jordan, Bahrain, and the UAE, prompting defense responses and diplomatic protests from Oman. With a fragile ceasefire shattered and global trade routes under threat, the region teeters on the brink of a wider war. 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/4e68263d1677dc51