The 'Gate of Tears': 18-mile global chokepoint Iran is plotting to seize as Saudis beg Trump to end Hormuz blockade

The article highlights Iran's alleged plan to seize the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a 18-mile chokepoint critical for global oil trade. Saudi Arabia is urging Trump to resolve the blockade, framing the strait as the 'Gate of Tears' due to its geopolitical significance.