How big of a problem is the Strait of Hormuz for Donald Trump?

by | Mar 16, 2026 | World

US president frustrated with unenthusiastic response after appealing for help to wrestle control of the key strait from Iran.The Strait of Hormuz has effectively closed to most shipping since the United States and Israel attacked Iran – sending energy prices soaring worldwide.The marine channel in the Gulf had been the gateway for 20 percent of global energy supplies.What difficulties does this pose for US President Donald Trump?Presenter:James BaysGuests:Eli Bremer – Republican strategist and retired major in the US Air ForceAndreas Krieg – Associate professor at the School of Security Studies at King’s College LondonPatrick Bury – Defence and security expert at the University of Bath and a former British Army officerPublished On 16 Mar 202616 Mar 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2Shareplus2googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

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