Strait of Hormuz Operations Resume Under Iranian Control Amidst Ceasefire and Tensions Iran's joint military command announced that control of the Strait of Hormuz has been restored to its previous state under strict management of its armed forces. This development occurs as a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah appears to be holding, but U.S. President Donald Trump warned of potential renewed military action if a deal isn't reached. Reports of gunfire from Iranian gunboats on a tanker highlight ongoing risks in the vital shipping lane. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global chokepoint for oil transportation, has seen a resumption of its previous operational status, according to Iran's joint military command. This declaration follows a period of heightened tensions and disruptions. Iran has asserted that control of the vital waterway has returned to a state of strict management and oversight by its armed forces. The Iranian statement also conveyed that the nation cannot be coerced or blackmailed by the United States regarding passage through the strait. U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking with reporters en route to Joint Base Andrews, addressed the evolving situation, suggesting that Iran's attempts to close the strait again, a tactic employed previously, would not succeed in pressuring the United States. He further commented on the resilience of shipping routes, noting that vessels are now frequently traveling to Texas and Louisiana, implying that a level of adaptation has occurred. Trump indicated that further information would be forthcoming by the end of the day, suggesting ongoing diplomatic or strategic communications with Iran. Earlier on Air Force One, President Trump had alluded to the possibility of not extending a fragile ceasefire, which was slated to expire on Wednesday. He stated, 'Maybe I won't extend it, but the blockade is going to remain.' He elaborated on the potential consequences, adding, 'But maybe I won't extend it, so you have a blockade, and unfortunately, we'll have to start dropping bombs again.' This statement underscored the precarious nature of the de-escalation efforts. The reported reopening of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran coincided with a tentative 10-day ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon, which appeared to be holding. Simultaneously, a vessel-tracking service indicated that two Indian ships, including a supertanker carrying approximately two million barrels of Iraqi oil, altered their course. This change in direction followed reports of gunfire originating from Iran's Revolutionary Guard. The British military also reported that Iranian gunboats had fired upon a tanker traversing the strait after Iran had reimposed transit restrictions, although the vessel and its crew were reportedly unharmed. Throughout the ongoing conflict, Iran has exercised control over access to the Strait of Hormuz, permitting passage solely for vessels it has authorized, amid continued escalations in tensions with the United States. The disruptions to shipping and the potential for renewed conflict highlight the strategic significance of this waterway and the complex geopolitical dynamics at play