Strait of Hormuz tensions linger as Iran and US move further from a deal

Hours after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran's diplomatic proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, explosions were reported in the waterway, with Iranian media indicating missile and drone attacks near Qeshm Island. Iran has not confirmed any attacks but continues to target shipping, including an Indian cargo ship attacked last week resulting in a sailor's death. The IRGC states the strait is closed to ships not coordinated with Iran, which has issued instructions for transit via a temporary route and warned of blacklisting companies that use unauthorized routes. Iran has also said the strait will not fully reopen until the US blockade on Iranian ports ends.