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Trump's Strait of Hormuz plan raises global tensions

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US President Donald Trump says the United States will reinstate a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and charge ships for safe passage through the vital waterway. The announcement has heightened tensions with Iran and sparked concerns over global trade, energy supplies and freedom of navigation. Phemelo unpacks the implications of Trump's proposal and the risk of renewed conflict with Senior Iran Analyst at DAWN, Omid Memarian.
13 Jul 3PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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