Iran remains defiant after U.S. launches new effort to reopen Strait of Hormuz (pbs.org)

• U.S. insists ceasefire with Iran is still in effect.
• New U.S. operation aims to secure safe passage in the strait.
• Few commercial vessels willing to transit due to Iranian threats.

"Top U.S. officials said Tuesday that the ceasefire with Iran has not ended, despite exchanges of fire in the Strait of Hormuz. Both Rubio and Hegseth said the U.S. was in a new phase of operations designed to ensure safe passage for commercial vessels stuck in the Persian Gulf. But so far, very few ships appear to want to run the Iranian gauntlet in the strait."