U.S. President Trump has significantly escalated his rhetoric against Iran on his Truth social media platform, saying if Iran doesn’t open the Strait of Hormuz, they will be "living in hell."

Tehran responded saying it would retaliate against any attack. #Heat #Trump #war #Iran #hormuz

Guests:

Mohammad Marandi is a professor of Literature and Orientalism at the University of Tehran.
Max Blumenthal is editor-in-chief of The Grayzone.
Joav Toker is an Associate Professor at the American Graduate School of International Affairs and Diplomacy in Paris.