Iran threatens to halt all Middle East energy exports amid renewed US blockade

Tehran shuts strait of Hormuz and carries out retaliatory strikes as Trump threatens to hit civilian infrastructureMiddle East crisis – live updatesIran has threatened to halt all energy exports from the Middle East after the US reimposed a blockade of its ports and ships, as the two countries continued to trade strikes for a fifth day, further threatening the interim deal between them.The US blockade came into force early on Wednesday, prompting Iran to shut the strait of Hormuz and carry out a wave of retaliatory airstrikes on countries hosting US bases in the region. Continue reading...