The United States will resume enforcing its maritime blockade of Iran on Tuesday, restoring restrictions on commercial shipping to and from Iranian ports less than a month after lifting them. The move comes as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to escalate, with the U.S. seeking to maintain control over the critical waterway.
The blockade, which was initially imposed in response to Iran's nuclear program, had been relaxed in recent weeks as part of efforts to ease tensions between the two nations. However, the U.S. has now decided to reinstate the restrictions, citing concerns over Iran's continued support for militant groups in the region and its ballistic missile program.