Iran declares Hormuz no-go zone amid US blockade

The Hill newspaper reports that President Trump's blockade of Iran has become a double-edged sword, with the US Fifth Fleet attempting to block Iran's trade routes. In response, Iran has turned the entire Strait of Hormuz into a 'no-fly and no-navigation zone' using drones, sea mines, and coastal-to-sea missiles, as announced by the IRGC Cyber Corps. This escalation marks a significant hardening of Iran's defensive posture amid ongoing tensions, potentially threatening global oil shipping through the critical chokepoint.