Trump’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is underway – but is it open or closed?

Donald Trump said the American military has begun a blockade of Iranian ports to force Iran to open up the Strait of Hormuz and accept a deal.

Iran responded with threats on all ports in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, aiming at US-allied countries.

Yesterday evening, the President said the blockade began yesterday at 10 am Washington, D.C. time.

But Iran and the US appear to be at odds as to whether the Strait of Hormuz is actually open again under the ceasefire agreement.

Minutes before the scheduled start of the blockade, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agenc...