The Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for oil and gas shipments from the Gulf, remains closed as Iran's Revolutionary Guards demand the US end its 'acts of aggression'.The conflict, which began in late February 2026, has disrupted global energy supplies and escalated tensions between the US and Iran.Iran claims it controls the strait and has warned of closing other oil export routes if the US continues its military actions.

The Guards stated that oil and gas exports from the region will either be available to all or none, signaling a potential disruption to global markets.US officials have dismissed Iran's claims of control, insisting that international shipping routes remain open.

Recent strikes by both sides have intensified the crisis, with reports of attacks on US military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait, as well as Iranian strikes on US allies.The situation has led to a surge in global energy prices and raised concerns about the stability of critical energy infrastructure.

Diplomatic efforts, including an interim deal to halt hostilities, have been undermined by the ongoing conflict, leaving the future of the strait's navigation uncertain.