# Iran is refusing to back down over the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions with the United States remain high. Iran’s deputy foreign minister says the strategic waterway will only reopen on Tehran’s terms and called on Washington to accept what he described as defeat. Meanwhile at a rally in New York, US President Donald Trump has warned Americans to expect higher petrol prices while the conflict continues. He says paying more at the pumps is worthwhile to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. The standoff has halted much tanker traffic through the crucial oil route.
Iran defiant on strait as Trump tells Americans to accept high gas prices