Donald Trump has declared the war with Iran "effectively over," claiming Middle East allies are protected and the Strait of Hormuz is effectively open. Tehran says talk of a deal is all "fake news".
On today's episode of Iran: the Latest, Roland Oliphant is joined by former Royal Navy commander Tom Sharpe to analyse the gulf between White House claims and the reality on the water.
Tom unpacks why the arrival of a third aircraft carrier could signal a wave of post-midterm "victory strikes," and explains how dangerous tanker shuttle runs and autonomous escorts are really keeping oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz.
