Iraq's Support for Trump over Strait of Hormuz: A Surprising Statement

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated that the United States must provide compensation in exchange for guarantees of safe passage for ships through the Strait of Hormuz, affirming that Iran has always been the guardian of this strait and will remain so. This came in response to Trump's decision to impose fees on shipping from time to time, amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran over control of the vital Hormuz passage.