Who guards Hormuz and who gets paid? Trump and Iran clash over control of the strait

The conflict between Iran and the United States over the Strait of Hormuz continues.

Both nations are contesting control of the vital waterway amid ongoing attacks.

The United States conducted significant strikes on Iranian targets following an attack on a container ship.

Iran stated it alone has authority to control the Strait of Hormuz.

Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has increasingly shifted out of public view. ...