Iran reverses course, closes Strait of Hormuz
Iran reversed its position and closed the strategic Strait of Hormuz less than a day after Iranian officials and President Donald Trump had described the waterway as open.
Less than 24 hours after Iranian authorities and President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz was open, Iran reportedly reversed course and closed the vital waterway. The move shuts a key maritime chokepoint that plays a major role in international shipping and energy transport.