Before the war, the Strait of Hormuz was open.

Iran's underlying need for controlling the Strait of Hormuz and removing sanctions is to secure money for reconstruction after the war.

The White House demanded Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz hours after President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire.

Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, blocking oil tankers, while Israel launched a sprawling attack on Lebanon.

Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for a large amount of the world's oil and gas.