Iran Blocks Strait of Hormuz as Ceasefire Teeters
April 12, 2026·about 3 hours ago·via AOL.com

Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint, escalating tensions after Israeli attacks threaten a fragile ceasefire. The move disrupts major shipping lanes and risks broader conflict in the Middle East. Regional powers watch closely as negotiations hang by a thread. Oil prices spike amid fears of supply shortages worldwide. Diplomats scramble to salvage peace talks before retaliation spirals. Read more about this...