Trump urges allied nations to send warships through Strait of Hormuz
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Fear of Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz could further slow the flow of oil
Attacks by Iran have already nearly halted the flow of oil through the vital waterway as commercial ship crews fear being hit by missiles, drones or mines.
NPR WorldMarch 12, 2026 at 08:28 PM UTCIran’s new supreme leader defies Trump, says Hormuz must stay blocked
Iran’s new supreme leader has vowed to keep blocking the Strait of Hormuz, attack US bases and avenge the blood of its martyrs in his first statement since succeeding his father. US President Donald Trump responded with an insult and threat soon after. “The lever of blocking the Strait of Hormuz must definitely be used,” Mojtaba Khamenei said about the strategic waterway, which carries about a fifth of global oil shipments. Khamenei urged Iran’s Gulf neighbours to close US military bases in the...
SCMP WorldMarch 12, 2026 at 02:05 PM UTCTrump urges oil tankers to continue using Strait of Hormuz despite Iran threats
The United States is working to secure the Strait of Hormuz as the ongoing war with Iran threatens one of the most critical shipping routes for global energy.
GDELTMarch 12, 2026 at 12:01 AM UTC