strait of hormuz

What happened? AI explains

The Strait of Hormuz is trending in the United States due to ongoing developments in the six-month war between Iran and the US, specifically concerning efforts to reopen the crucial waterway for commercial shipping. A second commercial oil tanker was struck in the Strait on Wednesday, according to the UK Maritime Trade Organization (UKMTO), while Iran and Oman are engaged in negotiations to jointly manage the Strait and establish a temporary navigational corridor.