Trump orders Hormuz blockade, US warns of 'limited' strikes; Iran hits back as oil tops $100
The Iran-Israel war entered its 45th day on Monday, with a sharp escalation led by the United States’ decision to impose a naval blockade on Iranian ports, a move that has rattled global energy markets, hardened Iran’s stance, and intensified parallel fighting in Lebanon.
Diplomatic efforts appear to have collapsed at a critical juncture, pushing the conflict into a more volatile phase.
