As for this switch in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran holds it tightly in its hands, yet on its mouth it claims it’s fully open. Over in the old U.S., they’re getting ready to board the ship again to check and seize it—out on the sea, the air is so thick with the smell of gunpowder that it stings the nose.

The U.S. side states that in the coming days, they will conduct boarding and seize commercial ships related to Iran in international waters, expanding maritime operations beyond the Middle East. Meanwhile, Iran is strengthening control over the Strait of Hormuz, attacking multiple commercial ships on Saturday and claiming that the waterway is under strict control. The day before, Iran's foreign minister stated that the strait is fully open to commercial ships, receiving praise from Trump.