Iran Briefly Closes Strait of Hormuz for Live-Fire Drills

Iran temporarily closes the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping on the second day of the IRGC 'Smart Control' maritime exercise. Live-fire drills include anti-ship missile tests and fast-boat swarm tactics. The closure disrupts tanker traffic and sends oil prices surging. CENTCOM calls the closure 'a reckless provocation' as US destroyers USS Mitscher and USS Michael Murphy maintain positions nearby in international waters.