Donald Trump has defended his current blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, stating he will not lift it until a 'deal' is reached. The article discusses the ongoing tensions between the US and Iran as a two-week ceasefire nears its end.

As the clock ticks down to the end of a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, all eyes are on whether they can return to the negotiating table in Pakistan, while the stand-off in the Strait of Hormuz continues. These are the main takeaways from what happened overnight. What did Trump say? US President Donald Trump defended his war against Iran in a series of social media posts. He said he would not lift the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz “until there is a ‘DEAL’”. “I read the Fake News.....