A fragile sense of calm in the Middle East shattered almost as quickly as it appeared.
Just hours after signaling that one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes would remain open, Iran abruptly reversed course and moved to reassert strict control over the Strait of Hormuz. The sudden shift is already sending shockwaves through global energy markets and raising new concerns about whether any ceasefire agreement can actually hold.
Iranian military officials confirmed Saturday that restrictions on the strait had been reinstated, returning the strategic waterway to a tightly controlled state. The move came less than a day after Tehran indicated that commercial vessels could pass freely during a temporary ceasefire window.
According to Iranian leadership, the decision was driven by what they view as continued aggression from the United States. Officials pointed directly to the ongoing U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports, arguing that Washington failed to uphold its end of the ceasefire understanding.
The situation escalated quickly on the water.
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