The world's energy markets and diplomatic corridors are on alert after US President Donald Trump issued one of his most forceful warnings yet to Iran. In a conflict that has now dragged into its second week, Trump said any attempt to halt the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz would trigger a response '20 times harder' than what Iran has already faced.
His remarks come amid sharp swings in global oil prices and growing concerns about a prolonged disruption of global oil shipping through this vital passage. The warning underscores how pivotal the Hormuz route has become in the broader US warning against further escalation by Tehran.
