The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed that a naval blockade against Iran will be reinstated starting July 14.
The operation follows a direct order from President Donald Trump and marks a sharp reversal after a truce agreement signed in June collapsed earlier this week.
The decision significantly heightens geopolitical risk around the Strait of Hormuz, the critical chokepoint through which a substantial portion of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments pass.
Markets are likely to price in a premium for shipping insurance and potential supply disruptions as the blockade takes effect.
This development represents a major escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran.
The reimposition of the blockade signals that diplomatic efforts have failed to secure a lasting de-escalation, leaving military containment as the primary strategy.