The United States has completed its third consecutive night of military strikes targeting Iran. This escalation follows President Trump's statement that fighting with Iran has resumed.
President Trump has also declared his intention to "keep" the Strait of Hormuz, a vital international shipping route. He has ordered a blockade of the strait and plans to implement tolls for its use. President Trump reportedly expects Gulf nations to contribute financially to the protection of the waterway.
The proposed tolls for the Strait of Hormuz are drawing renewed focus on potential risks to global oil supplies. The issue of control over the Strait of Hormuz remains a central point of discussion. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.
