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Trump floats Hormuz strategy as Pentagon seeks record war funding
US President Donald Trump said on Friday, April 3, 2026, that the United States could potentially “open” the Strait of Hormuz and seize oil resources if given additional time, as tensions continue to escalate in the ongoing Iran war. The remarks, posted on his Truth Social platform, come amid growing concerns over global energy security and disruptions to one of the world’s most critical shipping routes. Trump’s statement suggested a more aggressive approach to the strategic
Trump floats Hormuz strategy as Pentagon seeks record war funding
US President Donald Trump said on Friday, April 3, 2026, that the United States could potentially “open” the Strait of Hormuz and seize oil resources if given additional time, as tensions continue to escalate in the ongoing Iran war. The remarks, posted on his Truth Social platform, come amid growing concerns over global energy security and disruptions to one of the world’s most critical shipping routes. Trump’s statement suggested a more aggressive approach to the strategic







