Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz and fired a warning shot at a civilian vessel, prompting the U.S. to launch its third round of strikes against Iranian targets near the strait. The incident escalated tensions, undermining the fragile ceasefire and raising concerns over global energy security, as about 20% of the world’s traded oil and gas transits the waterway. Iran accused the U.S. of violating the interim deal by halting oil sales in U.S. dollars, while the U.S. blamed Iran for endangering commercial shipping and vowed to protect maritime freedom of navigation.
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