Iran-US war live: Trump unveils ‘economic D-Day’ sanctions
President Trump has announced new economic sanctions against Iran and threatened strikes on military and nuclear sites following the removal of mines in the Strait of Hormuz. China has publicly condemned these US sanctions, signaling rising geopolitical tensions.
Why it matters
Escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz pose a significant risk to global oil supply chains and international security.
‘We are watching every square inch of the Strait,’ Trump says as he claims all mines in the waterway have been destroyed
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