Trump gives Iran ultimatum over Strait of Hormuz. See latest updates
By Karissa Waddick
Published on March 14, 2026.
President Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to Iran regarding their control over the Strait of Hormuz, following US forces' bombing of military targets on Kharg Island. The area is crucial for Iran's oil industry and has been a key point for Iran as they continue to block oil shipments through the waterway. This comes more than two weeks into the war launched by the US and Israel, aimed at eliminating Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs. Despite promises from President Donald Trump that the war will be over soon, Iran's new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has vowed to continue blocking the channel.
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