U.S. President Donald Trump threatened on Tuesday that Iran’s “whole civilization will die tonight” if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his 8 p.m. ET deadline. Trump described the moment as “one of the most important in the long and complex history of the world” in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social.
Potential Impact on Global Oil and Security
The Strait of Hormuz, a vital channel for roughly 20% of global oil supply, has been closed since the start of the conflict. While relatively little Middle Eastern oil reaches the U.S., the closure has caused volatility in global commodity markets and contributed to a 39% rise in U.S. gas prices since the conflict began, with the national average at $4.14 per gallon.
Trump’s warning represents a potential sharp escalation in U.S.-Israeli operations against Iran, raising uncertainty over energy markets and regional stability. Analysts note that even if the strait reopens, pump prices may take weeks to adjust.
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