Trump's incendiary rhetoric fuels 'chaos and confusion', driving NATO allies toward self-reliance

The failure of negotiations at the weekend has raised concerns that the global energy crisis will deepen.

Vessels will still be able to transit the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports, says US Central Command.

A 32-hour Easter truce between Russia and Ukraine expired on Monday, with both sides accusing each other of thousands of violations despite a brief lull in air and missile strikes along the 1,200-kilometre front line. The ceasefire period still saw ongoing drone and artillery activity, officials said, alongside continued mutual allegations of breaches.

CENTCOM says the blockade will begin at 14:00 GMT, as Iran warns of even higher prices at the pump.