US strikes in Iran continue, Trump says reinstates blockade on Strait of Hormuz

Tensions in the Middle East are escalating as President Trump announces a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, with ships now required to pay for safe passage. This move follows recent exchanges of fire between the US and Iran after an Iranian attack on a ship in the region. The UN's shipping agency has consistently opposed any nation imposing fees for international navigation through straits, raising concerns about global maritime trade. This latest development underscores the high stakes and potential economic disruptions amid ongoing hostilities.