'A dangerous standoff' as Strait of Hormuz blockade continues
Summary
The competing US and Iranian blockades in the Strait of Hormuz have evolved into a tense battle of wills, with senior BBC correspondent Lyse Doucet warning of the escalating dangers of the standoff for global energy supplies.
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