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

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.