U.S. Says Iran Ceasefire Holds Despite Strait of Hormuz Tensions
The U.S. military paused efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after two days, but maintains a blockade of Iranian ports. Defense officials say Iran's renewed attacks have not escalated to major combat operations, with Tuesday marked as a quieter day in the strait.
Ceasefire Under Strain
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine told a news conference that Iran's renewed attacks had not reached the threshold of "major combat operations," with Tuesday marking a "quieter" day in the strait.
Economic and Strategic Stakes
Iran's effective closure of the strait has sent fuel prices skyrocketing and rattled the global economy, with breaking Iran's grip potentially denying its main source of leverage as Trump demands a major rollback of its disputed nuclear program.
Military Operations Paused
President Trump paused the operation to secure transit through the Strait after two days, but kept a blockade of Iranian ports in place.