On April 19, Donald Trump announced the seizure of an Iranian cargo vessel by the US Navy in international waters — a move that further strains the already fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Shortly after, reports emerged of Iranian drone activity in the Gulf of Oman region. What lies behind this escalation […]
In this video, investigative journalist and human rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris and journalist Rami Yahia discuss the background and potential consequences of US efforts to control Iranian ports and shipping around the Strait of Hormuz. They examine conflicting developments on the ground, the role of China, and signs of shifting global power dynamics while raising […]