
U.S. Implements Naval Blockade in Strait of Hormuz; Iran Threatens Gulf Trade Disruption
The U.S. military has implemented a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, preventing Iranian-linked vessels from using the passage, prompting Iran to threaten disruption of Gulf trade in response.
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How Trump’s Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Works
Our business reporter Peter Eavis breaks down how American military ships have blocked Iranian-linked vessels from using the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. encourages other vessels to make the passage.
By Peter Eavis, Leila Medina, Nikolay Nikolov, Rafaela Balster, Stephanie Swart, Sutton Raphael, Josh Holder, Adina Renner and Blacki Migliozzi
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