Iran Eases Strait of Hormuz Restrictions as Gulf Tensions Escalate
Iran opens key waterway to some ships, while Trump's mixed messaging on Iran could impact GOP. Plus, TSA officers receive back pay as DHS remains unfunded.
Iran has announced that it will ease restrictions on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint, as tensions continue to escalate in the Persian Gulf region. This move comes after several recent attacks on commercial vessels in the area, which have heightened concerns about the safety of maritime traffic.
Meanwhile, President Trump's mixed messages on the ongoing tensions with Iran could potentially hurt the Republican Party ahead of the 2020 elections. While the president has taken a hardline stance at times, he has also expressed a desire to avoid a full-scale conflict, creating uncertainty and confusion among both allies and adversaries.
Source: NPR
