Hormuz Erupts as Iran Targets Shipping, US Pounds Military Sites | Vantage on Firstpost

The ceasefire is over, and the Strait of Hormuz is once again at the centre of a rapidly escalating conflict. The United States has launched fresh strikes on Iranian military targets, while Iran has retaliated with missile attacks targeting commercial shipping and U.S. allies across the Gulf. Oil tankers have come under fire, crude prices have surged, and U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled his controversial proposal to make the U.S. the "guardian" of the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting ships should pay a 20% fee for American protection. Can the U.S. legally charge ships to use an international waterway? Who would actually pay the bill? And with the blockade back in place, is the region heading towards a wider war? 00:00 – Chaos in the Strait of Hormuz: War Returns 00:21 – Donald Trump’s Shifting Strategy: The 20% Toll Threat 00:48 – Trump’s U-turn: Full Blockade on Iranian Cargo Instead 01:32 – Trump’s Perspective on Protecting "Rich Regions" 02:14 – The Lack of an Endgame in the US-Iran Conflict 02:35 – Ground Report: US Strikes Iranian Port City of Bushehr 03:13 – Escalation: Explosions in Bandar Abbas 03:26 – Iran Hits Back: Missile Attacks on US Bases 03:54 – Allies Caught in the Crossfire: Jordan & Bahrain 04:18 – Commercial Shipping Under Fire: UAE & Oman Reports 04:43 – Global Economic Impact: Oil Prices Surge Past $85 04:51 – China Sounds the Alarm: Call for Safe Passage 05:23 – US Blockade Reimposed & Iran’s Defiant Warning 06:14 – Conclusion: Decoding Trump’s War Policy --- Trump Iran Conflict | Strait Of Hormuz Crisis | US Iran War | Donald Trump News | Oil Prices Today | Middle East War | Hormuz Shipping Crisis | Firstpost | World News | News Live | Vantage | Hem Saroya | News #iran #usa #trump #straitofhormuz #oilprices #middleeast #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost Vantage is a ground-breaking news, opinions, and current affairs show from Firstpost. Catering to a global audience, Vantage covers the biggest news stories from a 360-degree perspective, giving viewers a chance to assess the impact of world events through a uniquely Indian lens. By breaking stereotypes, Vantage aims to challenge conventional wisdom and present an alternative view on global affairs, defying the norm and opening the door to new perspectives. The show goes beyond the headlines to uncover the hidden stories – making Vantage a destination for thought-provoking ideas. Vantage airs Monday to Friday at 9 PM IST on Firstpost across all leading platforms. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live.    / @firstpost   Follow Firstpost on Website: https://www.firstpost.com Follow Firstpost on Instagram:   / firstpost   Follow Firstpost on Facebook:   / firstpostin   Follow Firstpost on Twitter:   / firstpost   Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029...