Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Iran Fires on Tankers as Waterway Shuts Amid US Standoff

Tensions have erupted in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran reimposed restrictions and fired on at least two merchant vessels attempting to transit the vital oil and gas shipping route.

The move follows a brief reopening of the strait and comes in response to a continued US blockade of Iranian ports. Multiple reports confirm that Iranian Revolutionary Guard gunboats opened fire on tankers, forcing some ships to turn back and raising fears of a wider conflict. The incident has deepened global energy concerns, as the Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for a significant portion of the world's oil supply.

The standoff underscores the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran and the risk of escalation in the region.