Despite rumors that the geopolitical conflict between the United States (US) and Iran will end soon.
However, tensions are seen to have escalated again after the US military reportedly destroyed 10 Iranian minelaying ships.
This situation occurred following President Donald Trump's strong warning that Tehran would face a military confrontation like never before if they continued to target the Strait of Hormuz.
The warning was made after Iran vowed to block all ships from passing through the strategic waters involved.
The ban has caused global oil prices to become unstable due to supply and shipping disruptions in the strait.
The attack was launched after several US media outlets claimed that Iran had begun the process of laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
Through a post on the Truth Social platform, Trump expressed his happiness over the US military's action that destroyed the 10 ships.
However, Trump also stated that he had not received any reports of where such action had begun.
Meanwhile, the US will reportedly deploy missiles previously used to destroy drug smuggling ships in South American waters to eliminate any ships that lay mines in the strait.
