Trump Warns Tehran Over Pickaxe Mountain Activity; U. S.
Iran Exchange Attacks on Ships Near Hormuz The latest exchange between the US and Iran, marked by President Trump's warning to Tehran over activity at Pickaxe Mountain, follows a well worn script in their ongoing standoff.
The familiar rhythms of this confrontation – threats, counter threats, and an escalation of rhetoric – have become a hallmark of the Trump administration's approach to dealing with the Islamic Republic.