Trump Threatens More Strikes on Iran, and Other Developments in the Middle East The Strait of Hormuz has become a battleground, with escalating tensions between the United States and Iran.
President Donald Trump's threat to unleash further strikes on Iran is consistent with his administration's approach to dealing with adversaries: a mix of coercion and bluster.
Iranian forces have repeatedly attacked vessels attempting to transit through the waterway without authorization, forcing the international community to reevaluate its reliance on this critical shipping lane.