Trump delays Iran power plants strike as markets slide, grants 10-day window for Strait of Hormuz reopening
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran of severe consequences if it disrupts global oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump stated that the US would respond with overwhelming force if Tehran tried to block or interfere with oil traffic through the narrow waterway.
The US has warned Iran against disrupting oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait is a vital maritime route for global energy supplies, with roughly a fifth of global oil consumption passing through it daily. Trump said the US would respond with force if Iran interferes with oil traffic. The US and its partners could quickly secure the waterway, including escorting tankers and eliminating threats to shipping. Trump claimed US and Israeli strikes have severely damaged Iran's military capabilities. The US has struck over 5,000 targets in Iran, including drone production sites and missile facilities.
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