West Asia War: Trump says US can take Strait of Hormuz with more time

President Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S. can open the Strait of Hormuz with a little more time, as pressure mounts for his administration to find a ‌quick resolution to ⁠a ⁠war against Iran.

"With a little more time, we ​can easily OPEN THE HORMUZ STRAIT, TAKE THE OIL,& MAKE ​A FORTUNE," Trump said in a post on Truth Social.

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Nearly five weeks after it ​started with a joint U.S.-Israeli aerial ⁠assault, the ‌war in Iran continues ​to spread chaos ​across the region and roil ⁠financial markets, raising the pressure on Trump to ​find a quick resolution to ​the conflict.

Iran has effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz , a key waterway that carries about a fifth of the world's total oil consumption, in retaliation for U.S.-Israeli ‌strikes that began in late February. Reopening it has become a priority for governments around the world ⁠as energy prices soar.

In the speech on Wednesday night, Trump repeated his threats against Iran's civilian power ​plants and gave no clear timeline for ending hostilities, drawing vows of retaliation from Iran and depressing share prices.