What to know as the US tries to open the Strait of Hormuz and a ceasefire wavers
🔴 Tension RisingAP News2026-05-04
The United States is attempting to open the Strait of Hormuz amid concerns about the fragility of the ceasefire, with attacks on civilian vessels and missile strikes from Iran. Hundreds of commercial ships carrying vital supplies are stranded, impacting global oil markets and economies. President Trump frames the effort as humanitarian, but Iran views it as delusional.