WASHINGTON/TEHRAN: In a move that has sharply escalated geopolitical tensions, US President Donald Trump declared the vital Strait of Hormuz as "US territory" during a high-profile political rally in South Carolina.
Addressing the crowd, Trump issued a stern warning against Iran's ongoing nuclear ambitions, doubling down on Washington's stance by introducing fresh economic sanctions threats against Tehran.
Iran, however, has firmly pushed back against the pressure. Tehran dismissed the latest round of US economic threats as bound to fail, signaling that the nation will not bow to external coercion.
Amid the escalating rhetoric, diplomatic efforts are quietly underway behind the scenes. The foreign ministers of Oman and Iran recently held discussions to explore potential negotiations aimed at governing safe passage through the crucial waterway and easing regional friction.
As global powers monitor the situation closely, the standoff over one of the world's most critical oil transit routes continues to keep international markets and maritime security on high alert.
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