The Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit route for Europe, Asia, and parts of the world, has been closed indefinitely after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fired warning shots at a vessel using an unauthorized route.This action comes amid renewed hostilities between the US and Iran, with Trump declaring the previous peace deal invalid.

The IRGC accused foreign powers of interfering by attempting to cross the strait through unauthorized channels, leading to the closure until regional interference stops.The US military responded with strikes against Iran, marking the third round of attacks this week.CENTCOM confirmed the strikes targeted an IRGC attack on a Cyprus-flagged container ship, resulting in a missing crew member.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized the US is imposing a heavy cost on Iran for its actions.Both Iran's supreme leader and Trump have issued public threats, escalating tensions.The closure threatens global oil prices and highlights the strategic importance of the strait in international relations.