Tensions Flare as Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz: Tensions are hitting a boiling point as Iran has once again shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route for the world’s oil. The move comes right as a ceasefire was set to expire, sparking a swift response from Washington and reports of military action. https://thenewsandtimes.blogspom/2026/04/tensions-flare-as-iran-closes-strait-of.html