Waltz on US boarding Iran-linked vessels: 'All options are on the table'

"US Warns Iran of Consequences Over Strait of Hormuz Control: 'All Options on the Table' In a stark warning to Iran, US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz has signaled that the United States will not hesitate to take action to counter Tehran's growing influence over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The critical shipping channel, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, is a vital artery for global oil trade and a key economic lifeline for several countries, including China. Waltz's comments, made on Sunday, suggest that Washington is prepared to consider a range of options to limit Iran's control over the waterway and prevent the country from leveraging its dominance for economic gain. As tensions between the US and Iran continue to escalate, the ambassador's words are likely to be seen as a clear warning to Tehran that any attempts to exploit the Strait of Hormuz for its own benefit will be met with a robust response from the US."

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz on Sunday said “all options are on the table” when it comes to limiting Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz and economic benefits tied to opening the critical shipping channel. When asked if U.S. troops would board vessels headed to China, Waltz said, “Well I'm not...