Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has announced that European and Arab nations will be granted unhindered access to the Strait of Hormuz solely on the condition that they expel diplomats representing the United States and Israel.
The televised ultimatum attempts to use the world's dependence on the crucial shipping lane to isolate Washington and Jerusalem. The demand comes as military strikes continue across the region, contrasting sharply with US President Donald Trump's recent claims that the conflict is drawing to a close.
