Strait Talk: Trump's Bluster and the Bigger Picture The Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea, has long been a source of contention in the Middle East.
Tensions between Iran and the US are running high, with President Donald Trump's suggestion to rename it "Trump Strait" only exacerbating the situation.
As of writing, the Strait remains contested, with Tehran warning that the US faces a "new war strategy" after the heaviest exchange of attacks between the two foes in weeks.