Strait Of Hormuz Tensions Rise With Fresh US-Iran Clash
Tensions have sharply escalated around the Strait of Hormuz amid a fresh twist in the Gulf crisis. Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei issued a strong warning, claiming Iran has exposed the weaknesses of the US and Israel and cautioning that any attack would be met with swift retaliation. Responding, Donald Trump said Iran is "being a little cute" but maintained that talks are progressing, while reiterating that the US will not accept any form of blackmail.
