Inside StoryUS 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 2026
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How big of a problem is the Strait of Hormuz for Donald Trump?
In March 2026, the Strait of Hormuz, a critical marine channel for global energy supplies, effectively closed to most shipping after attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran. This closure, impacting 20% of the world's energy supply, has caused energy prices to soar globally.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-16 · 20:41 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In March 2026, the Strait of Hormuz, a critical marine channel for global energy supplies, effectively closed to most shipping after attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran. This closure, impacting 20% of the world's energy supply, has caused energy prices to soar globally. The article, "How big of a problem is the Strait of Hormuz for Donald Trump?", examines the difficulties this situation poses for the US President, who is reportedly frustrated by the unenthusiastic response to his appeal for help in controlling the strait. The discussion includes insights from experts such as Eli Bremer, Andreas Krieg, and Patrick Bury, analyzing the strategic and security implications of the crisis. The Strait of Hormuz's closure presents a significant challenge for the Trump administration.
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The marine channel in the Gulf had been the gateway for 20 percent of global energy supplies.
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The Strait of Hormuz has effectively closed to most shipping since the United States and Israel attacked Iran.
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Energy prices soaring worldwide.
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US president frustrated with unenthusiastic response after appealing for help to wrestle control of the key strait from Iran.
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