Iranian officials said Saturday they will maintain a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz until President Donald Trump “accepts the reality of defeat,” escalating tensions over the critical maritime corridor where commercial shipping has dropped to near-zero levels. The statement from Tehran directl y followed remarks by Trump on Friday, in which he claimed the U.S. […] Iran Vows To Keep Strait Of Hormuz Closed Following Trump’s U.S. Territory Claim ...read more read less