Iran Warns U. S.
of Hormuz 'Red Line,' Says It Will Retaliate If Trump Carries Out Threats The Strait of Hormuz has become a flashpoint in the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran, with Tehran warning that it will retaliate against key targets if the US carries out its threats to target Iranian infrastructure.
This tit for tat exchange between the two nations is fueled by each side's desire to assert dominance.