The Day the Hormuz Blockade Began

Morning coverage confirmed the US naval blockade of Iranian ports would begin at noon, with multiple sources reporting shipping suspension in the Strait of Hormuz and oil prices reaching $150 in Europe. Early afternoon reports detailed the blockade's implementation, with Iranian state-aligned outlets emphasizing Iran's geopolitical position and readiness for principled negotiations while warning regional security would be "for all or for none." Evening coverage shifted to economic implications, analyzing the blockade's impact on Iran's trade through southern ports while simultaneously reporting on Hezbollah's rejection of negotiations with Israel and domestic executions of protesters.