The confusion surrounding the Strait of Hormuz persists, with Iran alternating between opening and closing the crucial waterway. Tehran has threatened commercial vessels, accusing the United States of 'piracy' and targeting ships until the alleged US blockade ends.

The confusion around the Strait of Hormuz continues at pace. Having opened the straight on Friday for commercial vessels, Iran has moved to close the crucial channel once again. Tehran has accused the United States of "piracy" and added that any ship approaching the straights will now be targetted, until the US blockade is over. Jean-Emile Jammine speaks to International Affairs Editor, Andrew Hilliar, and Yousef Alshammari, President of London College of Energy Economics.