Trump claims strait of Hormuz open to commercial traffic despite Iran earlier announcing closure – Middle East crisis live

The Strait of Hormuz remains largely empty despite competing claims about its status. Iran announced a closure following fresh US strikes, while President Trump countered that the critical waterway is open for commercial traffic. The Guardian's reporting on satellite data, however, shows virtually no movement: only two oil tankers have been spotted approaching today. The standoff reflects an intensifying escalation, with Trump declaring the ceasefire over while signaling interest in talks, even as attacks continue across the region and international mediators attempt to negotiate a diplomatic resolution.

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