WS #11877
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed until US demands met; Oman proposes dual-route plan; US demands reopening; Iran supreme leader calls for revenge; Saudi considers pipeline expansion to bypass strait. Russian missile and drone barrage kills at least 10 in Ukraine, including ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv; Ukraine air defense depleted.
Iran Strait of Hormuz Crisis Escalation
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed until US demands met; Oman proposes dual-route plan; US demands reopening; Iran supreme leader calls for revenge; Saudi considers pipeline expansion to bypass strait.
Russian missile and drone barrage kills at least 10 in Ukraine, including ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv; Ukraine air defense depleted.