Strait of Hormuz: Trump's Bluff or a New Escalation?
The ongoing conflict in the Strait of Hormuz has been marked by a series of escalations, with President Donald Trump's latest threats to "smack" Tehran sparking concerns about a potential new wave of strikes.
This appears to be another chapter in the drawn out standoff between the US and Iran. However, upon closer inspection, it reveals a more complex dynamic at play.