Ongoing Iran-US Tensions: Day 51 Update
Discover the latest developments in the Iran-US conflict, including Tehran's closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz and the ongoing blockade of Iranian ports.
Tehran has announced that it will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until Washington ends the blockade of Iranian ports. This latest move is part of the ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States, which have escalated since the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal in 2018.
The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial global shipping chokepoint, responsible for the transit of around 20% of the world's crude oil and refined petroleum products. By closing the strait, Iran is attempting to leverage its strategic position and put pressure on the US to lift the economic sanctions that have crippled the Iranian economy.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: Al Jazeera
