United States President Donald Trump said the US would escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary and that it would strike Iran "very hard over the next week" The comments were made during an interview with Fox News that was partially aired on Friday
When asked about providing assistance to oil tankers transiting the key shipping strait, Trump stated, "We would do it if we needed to. But, you know, hopefully things are going to go very well. We're going to see what happens" He did not provide further details on the potential escorts In the same interview, the president also warned Iran directly, saying, "We're going to be hitting them very hard over the next week"
These remarks come as the United States and other nations contend with rising energy costs amid a regional conflict A U.S-Israel war entering its 14th day has contributed to market volatility, with oil prices approaching $100 a barrel on Friday The Strait of Hormuz is a key maritime route for global energy shipments
Mohsin Rana
