2026.03.23 14:36 GMT+8

Live: Latest on Middle East as Strait of Hormuz tensions rise

Updated 2026.03.23 14:36 GMT+8
CGTN

US President Donald Trump's 48-hour deadline for Iran to "fully reopen" the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on its energy infrastructure expires on Monday. Iran has pushed back, threatening to completely shut the waterway and attack energy infrastructure and desalination facilities in the Gulf if the US follows through on its ultimatum. The supply disruptions in the Persian Gulf region have caused global fuel prices to soar, and the longer the war continues, the greater the risk of further inflation. CGTN brings you the latest.

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