U.S. War Against Iran Enters a New Phase
The Guardian and other left-leaning outlets frame the story with emphasis on the illegality and international-law problems of Trump's proposed tolls (citing the International Maritime Organization and administration officials like Rubio/Vance who previously rejected fees), highlighting the contradiction and instability of US policy. Coverage (e.g., NYT, Vox) frames Trump's moves as erratic and inconsistent with his own aides' statements, and stresses economic/human costs (tanker attacks, casualties, oil price spikes) and diplomatic fallout with allies.
