Trump has sought to downplay the difficulty of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which carries a fifth of the world’s oil trade. “With a little more time, we can easily OPEN THE HORMUZ STRAIT, TAKE THE OIL, & MAKE A FORTUNE,” he posted on his Truth Social platform. Iran, the recent intelligence reports warn, is unlikely to surrender that leverage any time soon, according to the three sources. The Gulf channels energy exports from Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain, and Oman. The route passes through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint in the global energy supply chain.

Source: Huffington Post April 04, 2026 10:29 UTC