Donald Trump has just rushed a second warship into the rapidly escalating situation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Recent reports spoke about how the US has already deployed a large naval force, not just one or two vessels. The recent buildup is part of the blockade that started in the middle of this month, targeting all Iranian ports and shipping routes during the ongoing conflict.
Tensions have dramatically risen in recent days, with Trump authorizing American forces to shoot and kill all Iranian boats suspected of laying down mines, signaling a major aggressive posture.
Iran has replied by seizing ships and challenging control of the waterway. This impact is said to be global. Traffic through the strait has collapsed from around 140 ships daily to just a few, threatening major oil supplies and pushing energy prices higher.