Tensions in the Middle East have escalated as US President Donald Trump has vowed to take control of the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea. The move comes after Trump accused Iran of violating the 2015 nuclear deal, which was signed under the Obama administration. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil supplies, with over 20% of the world's oil passing through it. As the situation continues to deteriorate, the international community remains on high alert, awaiting a potential response from Iran and a more detailed explanation from the US on its plans for the region.


President Donald Trump has said the US will ‘take over’ the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Iran of breaking the deal.