Iran war: Tehran vows response to Trump's Hormuz threats - dw.com

Iran has vowed to respond after President Trump made threats regarding the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway through which roughly one-third of global seaborne oil passes. The strait, located between Iran and Oman, is one of the world's most strategically important chokepoints for energy supplies. Trump's threats represent an escalation in tensions between the U.S. and Iran, which have been elevated since his first term when he withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal and reimposed sanctions. Iran's promise of retaliation raises the risk of military confrontation in a region already volatile from ongoing conflicts in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen. Any disruption to Hormuz transit could drive up global oil prices and destabilize international energy markets.