A tumultuous weekend in the Strait of Hormuz began when Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that the strait was 'completely open.' This led to confusion as an Indian tanker attempted to navigate the waterway, believing it had permission to cross. As it approached the Iranian coast, it received contradictory messages indicating that the strait was blocked. Iranian naval forces then ordered the vessel to turn around, and gunfire was reported from small boats carrying armed men, further escalating the situation. The Indian government summoned Iran's ambassador in response to threats against shipping. The US Navy also seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel, marking a significant escalation in tensions. Iranian officials later declared the strait closed again, citing conditions tied to US sanctions and regional conflicts. The situation has left over 135 million barrels of oil stranded in the Persian Gulf, as shipping companies struggle to interpret mixed signals from both Iranian and US authorities.