U.S. President Donald Trump says the U.S. will keep hitting Iran very hard in the next two or three weeks even as he touts the success of American operations and argues that all of Washington’s objectives have so far been met or exceeded. After he made the comments in a televised address, oil prices soared and stocks in Asia fell. Trump didn’t say anything about negotiations with Iran or bring up the April 6 deadline he set for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, the critical waterway for global oil and gas transport. He has threatened to attack Iran’s energy infrastructure if the strait is not reopened.
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Thirty-five countries are set to meet Thursday to discuss ways of reopening the Strait of Hormuz. This vital shipping route has been shut to most traffic by the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the virtual meeting will explore diplomatic and political measures to restore navigation and ensure the safety of ships and seafarers. Iranian attacks have halted traffic, affecting global oil flow and raising prices. While no country plans to forcefully open the strait, military planners are working on security strategies. The meeting aims to form a united front for safe passage through the waterway.
