Oil Route Stalemate: Nearly 200 Tankers Stranded
The Strait of Hormuz, through which one-fifth of the world's total fuel oil supply passes, has effectively turned into a battlefield. Under continuous threats from Iran, this crucial waterway has become paralyzed. To break the deadlock, U.S. President Donald Trump has stepped into the fray. He announced that, if necessary, the U.S. Navy will escort ships to ensure their safe passage.
