US President Donald Trump has said Washington will keep the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut as leverage against Iran, signalling that the vital oil route will reopen only when a deal is reached.
Shipping resumes through a key oil route, but military pressure, political messaging and ongoing negotiations signal that the crisis is paused, not resolved.
Washington moves to end temporary oil transaction relief and targets Iran-linked networks, signalling a sharper economic push as tensions in West Asia continue to impact global energy flows.
Military action, sanctions and diplomacy move in parallel as global oil routes remain disrupted and multiple countries step in to prevent further escalation across the region.
A deadly bridge strike, rising global alarm, and intensifying military exchanges marked a volatile day as the conflict expanded across regions, economies, and diplomatic corridors.
Iran war latest news: A missile hit near Israel’s Dimona nuclear site as US claims talks with Tehran, but Iran denies negotiations amid continued strikes and rising oil tensions.
Oil prices rose sharply as fresh uncertainty over Iran revived supply concerns, with markets reacting quickly to geopolitical developments and ongoing tensions in the region.
