Strait of Tensions: What's at Stake in Hormuz The ongoing crisis in the Persian Gulf has reached new heights with the US firing on a Panamanian flagged ship attempting to evade its blockade on Iranian ports.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of escalating tensions between Iran and the US, and the delicate balance of power in one of the world's most critical waterways.
The effectiveness of the blockade is called into question by the US military's claim that the M/V Vela Nova ignored warnings to stop before being targeted by an American helicopter.