US President Donald Trump continued his public feud with Iran, even as the two sides held talks in Pakistan. Meanwhile, US warships made a significant move in the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil-transport waterway.
Trump claimed Iran is 'losing big' and that the US is 'clearing out' the Strait of Hormuz, citing the need to allow oil shipments to pass through. He also made claims about the effectiveness of US military operations in the region.
However, Iran responded by warning the US that any further movement of US warships would be met with force. Despite this, reports emerged that two US warships had made a passage through the Strait without informing Tehran.