Could Trump ‘take over’ the Strait of Hormuz as oil prices rise?

Al JazeeraEN 6 min read 100% complete by Sarah ShamimMarch 10, 2026 at 01:50 PM

Could Trump ‘take over’ the Strait of Hormuz as oil prices rise?

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In March 2026, amidst the ongoing war in Iran, US President Donald Trump considered "taking over" the Strait of Hormuz. The strait, a critical route for Gulf oil producers, is threatened by Iran, who vowed to attack ships traversing it. This disruption, coupled with attacks on energy facilities in Qatar and Saudi Arabia, caused oil prices to spike, with Brent crude briefly exceeding $119 a barrel. Iran denied attacking QatarEnergy or Aramco. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is a major factor in the price surge, with potential for further volatility in energy markets.

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Bahrain 40% United Arab Emirates 40% Kuwait 40% Qatar ×350% Israel 50% Saudi Arabia ×260% Ebrahim Jabari 60% United States ×270% Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) ×270% Donald Trump 90% Iran ×690% Strait of Hormuz ×5100%

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strait of hormuz 100% oil prices 90% iran war 80% oil supply 70% energy markets 60% middle east 50% lng production 50% donald trump 40%

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