The U.S. military reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports on July 15 after attacks on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions between Washington and Tehran again escalated across the region.

President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States was reinstating its blockade of Iranian shipping in the Gulf and would ensure the Strait of Hormuz

His announcement casts further doubt on the state of the ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran.

In a bold move, US forces are set to re-establish a naval blockade in the vital Strait of Hormuz, specifically aimed at Iranian operations. This initiative is designed to…

WASHINGTON -- The US military on Tuesday announced the resumption of the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.