Dossier
UK Maritime Trade Operation (UKMTO)
Coverage of UK Maritime Trade Operation (UKMTO) in the Nexus archive.
- Iran closes Strait of Hormuz once again, fires on tankers
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to a U.S. blockade, citing ongoing maritime tensions. The closure follows reports of Iranian forces firing on commercial tankers, including Indian vessels carrying Iraqi oil, with at least three attacks reported. The move escalates tensions amid stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations and contradicts President Trump's recent optimism about a potential deal.