Tensions over the Strait of Hormuz rose after Iran responded to President Donald Trump's 48-hour ultimatum, saying the US will bomb its nuclear power plants if Tehran does not reopen the strategic waterway.
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi stated that the strait is not closed as of now, attributing hesitation from ships to insurer fears of war.
Trump issued a dramatic ultimatum to Iran, warning that the US will strike key infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened within 48 hours.
Lawmakers and legal experts have sparked intense backlash, calling Trump's threat a war crime and questioning the implications of targeting civilian infrastructure.
