A major verified international story drawing attention today is the worsening conflict around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.
According to AP, Iran kept up attacks across the Gulf on Wednesday, while President Donald Trump warned of harsher military action if the strait remains blocked. AP also reported that Iran rejected Trump’s claim that it had requested a ceasefire.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes, so the crisis is affecting global trade, energy markets, and international security.
Because of its direct impact on oil supply, shipping, and diplomacy, this remains one of the most searched and closely followed world news stories today.