Trump Faces Escalating Oil Crisis over Iran Blocking Strait of Hormuz

Trump faces escalating oil crisis over Iran blocking Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump looks on during a roundtable discussion on college sports in the East Room of the White House on March 06, 2026, in Washington, DC. The Trump administration held the roundtable titled Saving College Sports with leaders from the Power Four conferences, media executives and former coaches. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump is facing an escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz…

Trump to dip into US strategic oil reserves to offset Strait of Hormuz crisis

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Trump faces escalating oil crisis over Iran blocking Strait of Hormuz - The Pulse of NH

U.S. President Donald Trump looks on during a roundtable discussion on college sports in the East Room of the White House on March 06, 2026, in Washington, DC. The Trump administration held the roundtable titled Saving College Sports with leaders from ...

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Trump gets increasingly dug in on Iran war as Tehran's closure of Strait of Hormuz tightens

Advisors to US President Donald Trump have warned that the war with Iran could last longer than expected if Tehran succeeds in disrupting oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz and driving global energy prices higher. As per officials, the risk to the crucial energy shipping route has become a major concern inside the White House in the military campaign, codenamed ‘Operation Epic Fury’, which aims to dismantle Iran’s nuclear programme, ballisti…