U.S. announces new Iran strikes and raises idea of charging ships for Hormuz passage

Broad summary: The Strait of Hormuz is again at the center of global risk. The issue is not only military escalation between the United States and Iran; it is also the possibility that shipping, energy prices, insurance costs and international law could be pulled into the same crisis. What happened: Associated Press reported that the United States announced another round of strikes on Iran after Trump said Washington was reinstating a blockade and would charge other ships for safe passage. The Guardian's live coverage tracked the wider regional and maritime reaction. What is confirmed: Hormuz remains a critical route for oil and gas. A threat to blockade, charge or control movement there can affect markets even before physical disruption occurs. What remains uncertain: It is unclear whether the proposed fee has an operational mechanism, legal basis or allied support. Iran's response, maritime traffic and any international reaction will determine whether the story becomes a sustained shipping crisis. Editorial translation note: This English edition localizes the Spanish article and keeps the developing label because official positions and shipping conditions may change quickly.