Former President Donald Trump declared Friday that America has the capability to reopen the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz if given additional time, amid mounting pressure to resolve the ongoing conflict with Iran.
“With a little more time, we can easily OPEN THE HORMUZ STRAIT, TAKE THE OIL,& MAKE A FORTUNE,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post.
The conflict, which began with coordinated U.S.-Israeli airstrikes in late February, has now entered its fifth week and continues to destabilize the region while creating turmoil in global financial markets. This has intensified calls for Trump’s administration to bring the hostilities to a swift conclusion.
Iran has successfully blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping channel through which approximately 20% of global oil supplies pass, as payback for the initial U.S.-Israeli military operations. Restoring access to this vital waterway has become an urgent priority for nations worldwide as fuel costs continue climbing.
During a Wednesday evening address, Trump reiterated his warnings about targeting Iran’s civilian energy infrastructure while providing no definitive timeline for concluding the military action. His remarks prompted fresh threats of retaliation from Iranian officials and sent stock markets tumbling.
