Replay : Donald Trump holds briefing amid Hormuz tension

President Trump addresses the nation as Iran moves to re-close the Strait of Hormuz, escalating a tense maritime standoff. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Replay : Donald Trump holds briefing amid Hormuz tension

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President Donald Trump delivered a live briefing from the White House on Saturday, April 18, directly addressing a major escalation in the Persian Gulf after Iran announced it was re-closing the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The announcement from Tehran came as the United States maintained its naval blockade of key Iranian ports, setting the stage for a potential confrontation in one of the world's most critical oil transit corridors. The President's remarks, delivered from the podium in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room, were framed as a response to what he termed "provocative and dangerous" actions by the Iranian government. The immediate catalyst for the crisis is Iran's decision to re-impose a closure of the Strait, a narrow chokepoint between the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf through which roughly one-fifth of the world's seaborne oil passes. This move is a direct counter to the ongoing U.S. naval blockade, which has effectively cut off significant Iranian shipping traffic. The Strait has been a flashpoint for decades, with Iran repeatedly threatening or enacting closures during periods of heightened tension with the West. The current U.S. blockade, a component of a broader maximum pressure campaign, has severely impacted Iran's economy, limiting its ability to export oil and other goods. In his briefing, President Trump reiterated the United States' commitment to ensuring freedom of navigation, a principle he said was non-negotiable. He framed the U.S. military presence not as an act of aggression, but as a defensive and stabilizing force for global commerce. "We will not allow international waterways to be held hostage," the President stated, echoing sentiments from previous administrations. He accused the Iranian regime of attempting to blackmail the global economy and destabilize the Middle East, linking the Strait's closure to broader patterns of Iranian behavior that the administration has sought to counter through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The strategic implications of a closed Strait of Hormuz are profound for the global economy. Even the threat of closure typically sends shockwaves through energy markets, causing spikes in oil...

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