Trump Sets Iran Deadline on Strait
President Trump set an 8 pm ET Tuesday deadline. Iran must open the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz lies between Iran and Oman. Trump said he would bomb Iranian bridges and power plants.
Israel struck an Iranian plant on April 6. Two Iranian military commanders were killed in that strike. Attacks continued with no agreement before the deadline.
Klear Note — The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway through which one-third of world's oil passes. Iran controls part of it and can block ships. This strait is critical to global energy supplies.
Key Terms 3
- Strait of Hormuz narrow sea passage between Iran and Oman, key for oil shipping
- deadline a set time by which something must happen or action follows
- commanders senior military leaders who give orders to soldiers