Trump's 24-hour ultimatum to Iran ended the ceasefire as Tehran asserted itself in Strait of Hormuz

Over a tense 24-hour period in the White House, Donald Trump repeatedly threatened Iran with military strikes, but the warnings failed to deter Tehran from asserting itself in the Strait of Hormuz. The episode ended the ceasefire between the US and Iran. Despite Washington's escalating rhetoric, Iran continued to push back in the strategically vital waterway.