Strait of Hormuz update: US President Donald Trump says US Navy may escort ships after Iran closure

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Trump’s massive move over Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump is set to defy Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, bringing in the US military might after Iran threatened to blow up any unauthorised ship.

thewest.com.au

US President Donald Trump has ordered his administration to provide support to ships in the Strait of Hormuz to ensure the continuation of energy supply after Iran closed the key waterway.

The Strait, which is controlled by Iran, hosts transportation of 20 per cent of the world’s oil supply, 20 per cent of the world’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) and a third of the world’s fertiliser supply.

Iran ordered the closure on Tuesday, threatening to blow up any non-authorised ships that attempted to traverse the narrow strait.

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Of course he did, lol.

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Livewire Operation Epic Fury Day Ten: The Latest News From Iran and the Middle East

Monday’s live updates below. All updates in Eastern time

12:50 PM: Iran says security in Strait of Hormuz ‘unlikely’ during war

In response to mooted plans from French President Emmanuel Macron to protect shipping in the critical waterway between Oman and Iran — through which about a fifth of the world’s oil supply flows — the head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, suggested that Tehran intends to keep using security in the Strait as a key bargaining chip.

“It is unlikely that any security will be achieved in the Strait of Hormuz amid the fires of the war ignited by the United States and Israel in the region, especially if that is by the design of parties that were not far removed from supporting this war and contributing to its fanning,” Larijani said.

According to the BBC, traffic in the waterway has ground to a near-complete halt amid threats from Iranian proxies, with only one ship passing through the Strait over the past day.

**Livewire** Operation Epic Fury Day Ten

The military operation entered its tenth day on Monday. Iran's new leader is settling into the role, but is reportedly already wounded.

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