US blockade questioned as Iranian ships pass through strait

A US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz faces questions about its effectiveness after shipping data shows four Iran-linked vessels passed through the waterway in the first 24 hours, despite US Central Command claiming no ships breached the blockade. The blockade, enforced by 10,000 US service members across 12 warships, was implemented after failed peace talks between the US and Iran, aiming to pressure Tehran's economy while risking a deeper global energy crisis. President Trump indicated direct peace talks could resume within 48 hours, ahead of a ceasefire deadline in seven days.

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