Trump urges allied nations to send warships through Strait of Hormuz
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View on mapTrump says with more time, US can ‘take the oil’ in Iran
Despite weeks long Iranian blockade on Strait of Hormuz, US president claims Washington can 'easily' reopen waterway.
Al JazeeraApril 3, 2026 at 03:18 PM UTCUS can take Strait of Hormuz ‘with more time’, says Trump
President Donald Trump on Friday said the US can open the Strait of Hormuz with a little more time, as pressure mounts for his administration to find a quick resolution to a war against Iran. “With a little more time, we can easily OPEN THE HORMUZ STRAIT, TAKE THE OIL,& MAKE A FORTUNE,” he said in a post on Truth Social. Nearly five weeks after it started with a joint US-Israeli aerial assault, the war in Iran continues to spread chaos across the region and roil financial markets, raising...
SCMP WorldApril 3, 2026 at 01:18 PM UTCUS/Israel-Iran War (Day 35): UN postpones vote on Strait of Hormuz
The vote was about allowing the use of defensive military force to protect ships in the Strait of Hormuz from possible attacks by Iran. The post US/Israel-Iran War (Day 35): UN postpones vote on Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Premium Times NigeriaApril 3, 2026 at 08:17 AM UTCMiddle East crisis live: Trump urges Iran to make deal after bridge strike
US president warns Iran after strike; UN vote on authorizing the use of ‘defensive’ force to protect shipping in the strait of Hormuz delayed Full report: Trump warns Tehran ‘more to follow’ after strike destroys Iran’s largest bridge Iran has warned the UN security council against “provocative action” ahead of a vote on the use of “defensive force” to protect shipping in the strait of Hormuz, reports AFP. The security council had already postponed the vote, scheduled for Friday, on authorizing the use of such force to protect shipping in the strait from Iranian attacks, according to the official program. Continue reading...
The Guardian WorldApril 3, 2026 at 05:58 AM UTCGulf states seek UN mandate for force to protect Strait of Hormuz
The secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Thursday called for the UN Security Council to authorise the use of force to protect the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian attacks. Iran has placed a stranglehold on the key shipping lane — threatening fuel supplies and buckling the global economy — in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes on the country that triggered the month-old Middle East war. “Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, prevented commercial vessels and oil tankers from transiting, and imposed conditions on some to pass through the Strait,” said Jassem al-Budaiwi, head of the GCC. He spoke in New York at the first Security Council meeting on cooperation with the GCC, which comprises Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Oman. “We call upon the Security Council to assume its full responsibility and take all necessary measures to protect maritime routes and ensure the safe continuation of international navigation,” al-Budaiwi said. Bahrain has proposed a draft resolution that would greenlight states to use “all necessary measures” to ensure free transit through the Strait of Hormuz. However, the measure has divided the 15-member Security Council. According to diplomatic sources, Russia, China and France — who each hold veto privileges — have voiced strong objections despite several modifications to the text. “We want a Security Council decision that addresses the situation comprehensively with the root causes, and not one-sided and unbalanced,” Anna Evstigneeva, deputy representative of Russia, said on Wednesday. French President Emmanuel Macron has said that a military operation to free the Strait is “unrealistic”. A fifth version of the draft text was distributed to member states on Thursday. Around a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas passes through the Strait of Hormuz in peacetime. Its near-total closure is impacting global supplies of important commodities, including oil, liquid natural gas, and fertiliser. That has led to a sharp rise in energy prices.
DawnApril 2, 2026 at 04:24 PM UTCMacron says it is unrealistic to open Hormuz Strait by force
French President Emmanuel Macron said the reopening of the crucial waterway could only be done by talking to Iran.
CNA LatestApril 2, 2026 at 11:31 AM UTCIran sets up 'tollbooth' in Strait of Hormuz for ships seeking safe passage
Oil prices rose and stocks fell on Wednesday following US President Donald Trump’s speech in which he warned he would hit Iran “extremely hard” over the next two to three weeks. Meanwhile, Iran has reportedly begun collecting tolls from ships seeking safe passage through the Hormuz Strait. We’ll take a closer look at how this process is unfolding and whether it could be formalised. Also in this edition, SpaceX has filed for what could become the world’s largest ever Initial Public Offering.
France 24 WorldApril 2, 2026 at 09:26 AM UTCSpokesperson: Hormuz obstruction stems from US-Israeli attack on Iran
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday that obstruction of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz stems from the illegal US-Israeli military operations against Iran. She said only by ending the fighting can peace and stability return to the Middle East and the Gulf region, and added that China is willing to continue playing a constructive role.
CGTN WorldApril 2, 2026 at 09:12 AM UTCTrump urges countries ‘get involved’ in war on Iran if they can’t get fuel
US President Donald Trump says nations that rely on oil from the Strait of Hormuz should build up some delayed courage.
Al JazeeraApril 2, 2026 at 04:54 AM UTC(LEAD) Trump says Iran has asked for ceasefire, U.S. will consider it when Strait of Hormuz is open
WASHINGTON, April 1 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday the p...
Yonhap News AgencyApril 1, 2026 at 01:51 PM UTC