As the war in Iran spreads again to Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait and Donald Trump announces a 20 per cent toll on all ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, it’s time the Gulf states realised the US president is a dangerous ally, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

With the escalation of attacks by both US and Iran, the fragile peace that was in place is fast fraying

The Iran war has turned the Strait of Hormuz into a choke point, with Tehran hitting Gulf states and tankers while the US pounds ports and air defences. Shishir Gupta explains…