Iran’s Hormuz blockade restarted over frustration with Trump’s public comments

Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, announced that the Strait of Hormuz would no longer remain fully open, with passage determined by Iranian authorization. This statement followed President Donald Trump's earlier claims that the strait would remain open during an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. Ghalibaf cited frustration with Trump's public comments, which he deemed false, as the reason for this reversal. Trump had initially stated the strait would be open but maintained a naval blockade on Iran until a deal was complete. Ghalibaf countered that the Strait's status would be decided by conditions on the ground, not social media. The U.S. had initiated its blockade of vessels near Iranian ports earlier in the week. Trump had previously indicated his intention to keep the blockade in place until Iran demonstrated seriousness about a deal. The news of the Strait's potential closure is expected to impact the volatile energy market, following an earlier drop in crude oil futures when the Strait was announced to be open. The Washington Examiner has sought comment from the White House.