Trump branded a 'pirate' by furious Iran as Strait of Hormuz blockade bites

Escalating tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified following Trump's policies, with Tehran responding by threatening maritime security in the Persian Gulf region. The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical international shipping route, has begun affecting global oil markets and fuel prices. Iranian officials have accused the administration of piracy while warning commercial vessels about port safety, creating significant geopolitical and economic uncertainty in one of the world's most strategically important waterways.