The Trump administration’s decision to carry out a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has raised tensions in the Persian Gulf to new and more perilous levels. The move was announced by the US president, Donald Trump, after negotiations over a ceasefire with Iran broke down on April 11, partly due to Iran wanting […] The post Hormuz standoff sets a tense tone for Trump-Xi meet appeared first on
Hormuz standoff sets a tense tone for Trump-Xi meet
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