Iran announced closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing an ongoing US blockade despite a prior reopening agreement.
Iran's joint military command says control is under strict armed forces management and ships need regime approval to transit.
US President Donald Trump affirmed the strait is open for commerce but maintains a naval blockade until a US‑Iran deal is completed.
Pakistan's foreign minister Ishaq Dar is mediating talks, with a 10‑day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah influencing reopening plans.