The Strait of Hormuz has been a point of contention in the conflict which started on February 28, when joint US-Israeli attacks were carried out on several key Iranian sites.

The US-Iran deal faces significant strain due to escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has closed the strait, prompting US retaliatory strikes on Iranian targets. This…

By CUI HAIPEI in Dubai, UAE and JAN YUMUL in Hong Kong |

U.S.-Iran tensions soar over Hormuz Strait dispute-