WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump has said the United States will “probably run” the Strait of Hormuz as tensions with Iran continue to escalate over control of one of the world’s most strategically important waterways.
According to a post by CBS News on X, President Trump made the remarks as the United States and Iran continue to exchange attacks, raising concerns about security in the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow shipping lane through which roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply passes.
Trump’s comments come amid heightened military tensions in the Persian Gulf, where concerns have grown over the safety of international shipping and the potential impact of continued hostilities on global energy markets.
The Strait of Hormuz, located between Iran and Oman, serves as a critical maritime chokepoint connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. Any disruption to navigation through the waterway could have significant consequences for global oil exports, energy prices, and international trade.
According to the CBS News post, Trump’s remarks suggest the United States could take a leading role in ensuring freedom of navigation through the strategic passage should the conflict with Iran continue to intensify.
Iran has long maintained that it can restrict or close the Strait of Hormuz in response to military or economic pressure, while the United States has repeatedly affirmed its commitment to keeping the waterway open for international commerce.
Military analysts warn that any prolonged confrontation in the Strait of Hormuz could heighten regional instability and increase risks for commercial shipping, prompting renewed calls from the international community for restraint and diplomatic engagement.
The latest developments underscore growing concerns that continued exchanges between Washington and Tehran could further destabilize the Middle East and threaten one of the world’s most vital energy transit routes.