Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:26pm on 03 Apr 2026,Friday International
Donald Trump said the US could reopen the Strait of Hormuz “with a little more time,” suggesting Washington could take control of the route and its oil flows. His remarks come nearly five weeks into an escalating conflict involving US and Israeli strikes on Iran, which has responded by effectively shutting the vital corridor. The disruption impacting nearly a fifth of global oil supply has pushed prices higher and heightened global concern. Trump reiterated potential strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure, while offering no clear diplomatic roadmap, as tensions, retaliatory attacks, and uncertainty continue to dominate the region.
