Strait Talk: Trump's Hormuz Gamble Risks Global Consequences The ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States have brought a critical issue to the forefront: the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea.
US President Donald Trump has claimed that the strait is "new US territory," but Iranian officials insist it remains closed unless Washington changes its behavior.
A closer examination reveals a complex web of interests at play.