Strait of Hormuz Re-Closed

Iran has re-closed the Strait of Hormuz, limiting passage to 15 vessels per day under IRGC supervision. Iran's "Hormuz protocol" mandates IRGC supervision and taxes on passage; ADNOC reports 230 loaded tankers awaiting passage.

Sources: Reuters (Western), SCMP (China-aligned), TASS (Russia-aligned)

25+ India-bound ships stranded due to Hormuz restrictions; Pakistan PM forms crisis team.

Sources: The Hindu (India), SCMP (China-aligned)

Iran announces alternative routes to bypass Hormuz.

Sources: Reuters (Western), SCMP (China-aligned), Al Jazeera (Middle East), The Hindu (India)