Iran threatens to halt all Middle East energy exports amid renewed US blockade
Iran threatened to halt all energy exports from the Middle East in response to the US reimposing a blockade on its ports and ships. The blockade, which began early Wednesday, led Iran to shut the Strait of Hormuz and launch retaliatory airstrikes against countries hosting US bases. This escalation marks the fifth day of conflict between the two nations, jeopardizing the interim deal previously in place.