US blockade continues to turn away Iranian ships

The United States is continuing to enforce its naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, with U.S. forces having turned away a total of 23 ships attempting to transit the area. In parallel, Iran has turned back 20 vessels today, effectively creating a near-complete shutdown of the strategic chokepoint. This dual enforcement by both nations has brought commercial shipping through the strait to a virtual standstill. The escalating tit-for-tat actions are severely disrupting global oil and trade flows.