Iran Issues Threat Over Trump's 'Humanitarian Gesture' in Strait of Hormuz
Iran issues threat in response to a US 'humanitarian gesture' announced by former President Donald Trump regarding access to the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports.
Iran has issued a threat against the US following President Donald Trump's announcement of a 'humanitarian gesture' to help alleviate congestion in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway through which 20% of the world's oil passes. The Iranian government claimed that Trump's move was an attempt to distract from US aggression and cyberattacks on Iran. The threat comes amid heightened tensions between the two countries following the assassination of top Iranian general Qasem Soleimani in January. Tensions have remained elevated since then, with both sides engaging in a war of words and cyberattacks.
