Strait of Tensions: US Blockade Redirects Vessels Amid Hormuz Standoff The US led blockade against Iran has redirected over 100 commercial vessels since its six week long operation began.
The blockade is a significant development in the ongoing standoff between the US, Israel, and Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
A Strait Under Siege The Strait of Hormuz has long been a critical chokepoint for global trade, with more than 20% of the world's oil passing through it.