How Iran defied Trump threats to emerge as Strait of Hormuz gatekeeper

As United States President Donald Trump tries to build a coalition of navies willing to open the Strait of Hormuz, some countries are negotiating safe passage directly with Iran, underscoring a new de facto reality, analysts say: Regardless of military results, Tehran is calling the shots on who gets to use the worl…

Opens the original publisher in a new tab. Full articles belong to their publishers; a subscription may be required.