Updated news on the war between the United States and Iran. Stay alert 👀

🔴 1. Closure and control of the strait by Iran

Iran has effectively imposed a blockade in the strait since the end of February 2026.

The Revolutionary Guard declared that no ship can pass without Iranian authorization.

This has drastically cut traffic — about 70% of ships have stopped passing through.

👉 Remember: around 20% of the world's oil passes through there, so the global impact is massive.

🔥 2. Recent attacks on ships (including tankers)

In recent days, there has been a clear escalation:

April 22 and 23, 2026:

Iran attacked three vessels and captured two attempting to cross without authorization.

April 22:

A cargo ship was targeted by fire from Iranian vessels after allegedly ignoring orders.

Previous weekend:

• Tankers were also targeted by fire from Iranian speedboats.

Additional reports:

• Ships were damaged, paralyzed, or forced to change course within the region.

📌 In some cases, Iran claims that the ships:

• warnings were ignored

• tracking systems got shut down

• or did not have passage authorization

⚠️ 3. Iran's military strategy ('mosquito fleet')

Iran is using armed speedboats, hard to detect.

These vessels operate in groups (swarm tactic), pressuring larger ships.

They may use:

• light missiles

• drones

• direct fire

👉 These vessels are the main tool of this strategy.

🌍 4. Reason for the escalation

All of this is part of a bigger conflict:

• Started after attacks from the US and Israel against Iran

• The US maintains economic blockade and military pressure

• Iran responds by trying to control global oil flow

📈 5. Immediate consequences

Oil prices have already surged (above $100 at times)

Ships are:

• avoiding the region

• shutting down trackers

• getting 'stuck' outside the Strait

Real risk of:

• direct conflict with the US

• global energy crisis