U.S. Forces Board Second Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean as Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are escalating as U.S. naval forces seized two oil tankers in the Indian Ocean, prompting Iran to declare the Strait of Hormuz closed. This vital shipping lane’s disruption threatens global oil supplies and economic stability, with both sides firmly entrenched in their positions amid heightened military operations.