Trump: ‘With a little more time’ the US ‘can easily’ reopen Strait of Hormuz - The Times of Israel
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Trump says U.S. can 'easily' reopen the Strait of Hormuz, signaling potential military action against Iran.
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Military escalation in the Persian Gulf could disrupt global oil supplies and raise gas prices at the pump for American drivers.
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President Trump said the U.S. could "easily" reopen the Strait of Hormuz with additional time, signaling potential military or diplomatic action to address what the administration views as threats to one of the world's most critical shipping channels. The Strait, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, is a chokepoint through which roughly 20% of global oil passes and has faced disruptions from Iranian-backed Houthi attacks on commercial vessels. Trump's comment reflects the administration's focus on reasserting U.S. dominance in strategic waterways and countering Iranian regional influence. The statement comes amid ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran and suggests the Trump administration is willing to consider military escalation or other measures to ensure free passage through the vital maritime route. Control of the Strait and safe passage through it remain central to global energy security and international commerce.
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