US President Donald Trump has escalated tensions around the Strait of Hormuz by warning that the United States could hit Iranian infrastructure if vessels are attacked in the vital waterway. According to the reported threat, Washington would answer any strike on a ship with action against targets such as bridges or power facilities.
The warning comes as concerns over security in the Gulf ripple through energy markets. Brent crude, the international oil benchmark, rose above $95 a barrel for the first time in almost six weeks, underscoring how quickly fears over disruption in the Strait of Hormuz can affect global prices.
The narrow maritime passage is one of the world’s most important oil transit routes, making any military threat there significant far beyond the region. Markets and governments closely watch developments because even limited attacks on shipping can raise the risk of supply interruptions and broader confrontation.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also signaled a hard line, stressing that Iran cannot keep control over the Strait of Hormuz. The latest exchange points to a growing standoff between Washington and Tehran, with shipping security and energy stability now at the center of the crisis.
