Why the Strait of Hormuz matters as Trump issues fresh ultimatum to Iran

Trump hints at potential Iran deal amid ongoing negotiations Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst reports on the rescue of a downed F-15E airman in Iran as negotiations between the U.S. and Tehran remain ongoing. Brig. Gen. John Teichert (Ret.) provides analysis on ‘The Sunday Briefing.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! … Read more

Ahead of his latest Strait of Hormuz deadline, Trump threatens Iran’s energy infrastructure

President Donald Trump has threatened major strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure and bridges ahead of his latest deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. He used an expletive, referenced Islam, and described Iran’s leadership as “crazy bastards” in a Truth … Read more

Trump vows US will strike Iran’s power plants, bridges if Strait of Hormuz is not reopened

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump handed down a profanity-laced deadline to Iran in a social media post on Sunday, signaling the U.S. will target the regime’s power plants and bridges on Tuesday if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, … Read more

Trump warns Iran of looming deadline to reopen Strait of Hormuz:

President Trump warned Iran that the nation has 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating consequences. “Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT,” Mr. Trump wrote on Truth Social. “Time is running out – 48 hours before all Hell will reign … Read more

Bahrain waters down UN proposal over opposition to allowing force to open Strait of Hormuz

UNITED NATIONS — Bahrain has significantly watered down a proposed U.N. resolution on reopening the Strait of Hormuz amid opposition from China and Russia about allowing countries to use force to secure the critical waterway Iran has largely cut off to global shipping. The final draft of the proposal, obtained Thursday by The Associated Press, … Read more

Video: Trump Says Opening the Strait of Hormuz ‘Should Be Easy.’ Will It?

President Trump is asking U.S. allies to “go to” the Strait of Hormuz “and just take it.” Eric Schmitt, our national security correspondent, explains how difficult it would be to clear the strait by force. By Eric Schmitt, Gilad Thaler, Christina Shaman, Laura Salaberry, Rafaela Balster, Whitney Shefte, Adina Renner and Samuel Granados April 2, … Read more

Trump sends mixed messages on securing the Strait of Hormuz

Washington — President Trump has sent conflicting messages about the Strait of Hormuz over the last few weeks as the world’s oil supply has been choked by the Iran war.  In a prime-time address Wednesday, Mr. Trump declared that Iran “has been essentially decimated” and “when the conflict is over, the strait will open up … Read more

Live Updates: Oil prices rise as Trump says Iran war take 2-3 more weeks, with no plan for Strait of Hormuz

  8m ago Oil prices surge, stocks fall as Trump offers “far less than what the market expected” Oil prices were sharply higher following Mr. Trump’s Wednesday evening remarks. Brent crude, the international standard, jumped 6.9% to $108.15 per barrel before early Thursday.  Benchmark U.S. crude rose 6.4% to $106.55 a barrel. While renewed optimism … Read more

Trump’s Strait of Hormuz remarks could concern Middle East

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Trump’s Strait of Hormuz remarks could concern Middle East 01:33 UP NEXT Trump threatens to bring Iran ‘back to the Stone Ages’ 01:00 Trump urges countries to take control of the Strait of Hormuz 00:53 Presidential power tested … Read more