"Tensions in the Middle East Escalate as Iran Threatens Global Oil Supplies: President Trump Warns of No Blackmail In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran, President Trump has vowed that the United States will not be intimidated by Iran's latest move to close the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The crucial waterway, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, is a critical artery for global oil supplies, with over 20% of the world's oil exports passing through it. On Saturday, April 18th, Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned mariners that the route was shut, and reports emerged of at least two vessels coming under fire. As the situation continues to unfold, the international community is holding its breath, waiting to see how the US and its allies will respond to this bold challenge from Tehran."
President Trump said that Iran could not blackmail the United States as they try and close the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, April 18th. Tehran warned mariners the route was shut again and at least two vessels were under fire.
