U.S. Reinstates Blockade in Strait of Hormuz | Jackson News

The Strait of Hormuz is once again at the center of a global crisis as the U.S. reinstates a blockade and begins charging ships 20% of cargo value for safe passage — a dramatic reversal from its previous policy of free access. Iran counters by claiming sovereignty over the waterway and threatening its own tolls, even as the U.S. strikes Iranian military targets in retaliation for an attack on a container ship. With a fifth of the world’s oil flowing through this chokepoint, any disruption sends shockwaves through global energy markets. Missile alerts are now sounding across the Gulf, with Jordan and Bahrain intercepting incoming fire — and the fragile peace deal hangs in the balance as tensions spiral toward full-scale conflict. 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/aba09da8e96c64dd