Iran Reimposes Control Over Strait of Hormuz Amid Tensions

On Saturday, Iran reimposed control over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route for global oil, as a ceasefire deadline approaches in the ongoing conflict involving Israel and Hezbollah. The Iranian military command announced that the waterway would remain closed in response to a U.S. naval blockade.

Maritime tracking sites indicated that several commercial vessels were moving quickly through the narrow passage, with at least eight oil and gas tankers crossing, while others appeared to turn back. This development casts doubt on U.S.

President Donald Trump's earlier comments regarding a potential deal to end the conflict between Washington, Israel, and Tehran. Iran has warned that it may shut the passage again if the blockade continues, with four days remaining until the two-week ceasefire expires.

Meanwhile, Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir visited Tehran, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif traveled across the Middle East to support negotiations, with talks expected to resume in Islamabad next week.