Strait of Hormuz Crisis Explained: US-Iran Ceasefire on Edge | Oneindia

Tensions in the Middle East have sharply escalated after an Iranian Revolutionary Guard gunboat opened fire on a commercial vessel near the Strait of Hormuz—one of the world’s most critical oil chokepoints. While the crew survived, the message was unmistakable: global energy security is now directly at risk. This incident comes amid a fragile and increasingly uncertain ceasefire between the United States and Iran. At the same time, Tehran has put its military strength on display, parading long-range Khorramshahr ballistic missiles through civilian areas—signaling defiance and strategic readiness. But this crisis runs deeper than a single attack.