Ship seized, another sunk as tensions surge in Strait of Hormuz | Daily Sabah

Fresh escalations of tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have occurred with the seizure of a ship and the sinking of a cargo vessel. Iran has reiterated its claim over the strategic waterway, complicating negotiations with the United States, and impacting global markets and oil prices. The instability in the region continues to be a key obstacle to a potential deal.