Trump said that the U.S. could easily open the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the United States would be able to “easily reopen” the Strait of Hormuz, but that it would take some time to do so.
He wrote about this on his social media platform, Truth Social.
According to Trump, the U.S. has the capability to restore operations on the key oil export route from the Persian Gulf countries.
At the same time, he noted that it will take a little more time to implement this plan.
“A little more time—and we’ll be able to easily open the Strait of Hormuz, get the oil, and make money,” he wrote.
Oil prices also surged following Donald Trump’s statements about continuing attacks on Iran. The market fears supply disruptions, particularly due to the situation surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.
As a reminder, in Iran, the B1 bridge connecting the capital Tehran with the western regions of the country was damaged as a result of airstrikes.
Additionally, the need for emergency medical care in Iran is growing significantly, while medical supplies are gradually running out and could be depleted if hostilities continue.
The U.S. has exhausted its list of key targets for airstrikes on Iran, so further actions are now in question. Despite this, Tehran continues to block the Strait of Hormuz, which is keeping tensions high in the oil market.
