Trump Orders Naval Blockade of Iranian Ports During Active Ceasefire, Oil Surges Past $100
Trump ordered a naval blockade hours after Vance left Islamabad empty-handed, and CENTCOM quietly narrowed it from the entire Strait to Iranian ports only.
Yosef Stern
Bureau: Jerusalem
IRGC Calls Approaching Warships a Ceasefire Breach and Warns of a Deadly Vortex in the Strait
The IRGC posted footage of vessels in crosshairs and declared that any military ship approaching Hormuz would be treated as a ceasefire violation.
Two US Destroyers Transit Hormuz and Begin Mine-Clearing Operations
USS Petersen Jr. and USS Murphy became the first US warships through Hormuz since the war began.
Lebanon's Death Toll Passes 2,000 as Israel Hammers Hezbollah Targets Across the South
Lebanon's Health Ministry says 2,020 people have died since March 2, including 130 children, while Israel struck 200-plus Hezbollah targets in 24 hours.
Netanyahu Stands Before Map, Declares 'We Strangled Them' as Islamabad Talks Collapse
While diplomats in Islamabad negotiated, Netanyahu stood before a map and promised more strangulation.
Ghalibaf Returns to Tehran Declaring Islamabad Talks Failed to Win Iran's Trust
Ghalibaf said the Islamabad talks 'failed to gain the trust of the Iranian delegation' and warned the U.S. to test Iran's will again.
Saudi Arabia Restores East-West Pipeline to 7 Million Barrels Per Day After Strikes
The only export route bypassing Hormuz is back to full capacity after a strike cut 700,000 barrels per day.