The Strait of Tension: Trump's Blockade Gamble in Hormuz The Strait of Hormuz has become a war zone, with Washington and Tehran engaging in a high stakes game of cat and mouse that has left global markets on edge.
Donald Trump's decision to reinstate a maritime blockade on Iran, coupled with his announcement that the US would charge ships for safe passage through the strait, marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two nations.
This move reverses the US stance on freedom of navigation, which has been a cornerstone of international maritime law since World War II.