Trump has sought to downplay the difficulty of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which carries a fifth of the world's oil trade. ADVERTISEMENT"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. "It is certainly the case that now that Iran has tasted its power and leverage over the strait, it won’t soon give it up,” said one of the sources. Risks to a military operationMany experts say that a military operation to reopen the waterway involves considerable risks.

Source: The Telegraph April 04, 2026 02:16 UTC