By: Yaroslav Trofimov
President Trump is seeking leverage by continuing the naval blockade, while Tehran signals flexibility to opening the strait.
Yaroslav Trofimov is the Chief Foreign-Affairs Correspondent at The Wall Street Journal. He specializes in aviation and aerospace, drone technology, and regional interest stories across Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands, with a focus on Southeast Asia. His work has been featured in prominent publications such as The Times Literary Supplement, The Australian, and The Washington Post.
