Good evening. This snapshot of stories and roundup is recommended just for you, based on your interests and reading history. | | | | Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance. (Reuters) | | | | | | | What to know Iran's military closed the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the U.S. of breaching trust by maintaining a blockade. Iran had initially reopened the strait, signaling progress in talks, but conflicting statements from President Donald Trump and Iran's leadership clouded optimism. The U.S. blockade has turned back 21 ships since Monday, Centcom said. The closure has disrupted global oil supplies, causing market turmoil. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed. | | | Column Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin and Jacobina Martin | | | | How was today's newsletter? | | | | | | | | |