President Trump rejected calls to reopen the Strait of Hormuz – warning there would never be a deal with Iran “unless we blow up the rest of their country, their leaders included.” The commander-in-chief said Iran only proclaims it’s closed the waterway to “save face” as he issued the fiery threat Tuesday night – just hours after announcing the cease-fire had been extended.

Catch all Iran-Israel war updates as U.S. President Donald Trump extends Iran ceasefire but maintains blockade, easing global tensions about an escalation in the West Asia crisis.

At least three container ships were hit by gunfire ​in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, maritime security sources ‌and the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said. Iran has imposed restrictions on ships using the strait,

MSC Cruises, TUI Cruises and Celestyal Cruises all reported that their ships had safely transited the Strait of Hormuz.

No region of the world produces more oil and gas than the countries straddling the Persian Gulf, and most of it needs to travel by tanker via the Strait of Hormuz.

The energy industry is planning for a future where the choke point on Iran’s southern coast is a lot less important.

Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz was "completely open" on Friday. Ship-tracking data shows the situation.

The US has been trying to have Iran come to a permanent ceasefire that would put a full stop to the fighting that erupted on February 28.