Trump brands Iran leaders ‘lunatics’ after attacks on US warships in Strait of Hormuz

🔴 Tension Rising The Independent 2026-05-08
Trump denounced Iranian leaders as ‘lunatics’ after attacks on US warships in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening a more severe US response if a peace deal isn't swiftly concluded. The US retaliated with strikes on Iranian military facilities following the attacks, highlighting the Strait of Hormuz as a flashpoint in the ongoing conflict. Iran has established a ‘Persian Gulf Strait Authority’ to regulate and tax vessels transiting the strait, raising concerns about future freedom of navigation.
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Source: The Independent (independent.co.uk)
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