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Trump: US to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz 'if needed,' warns Iran of 'hard' strike

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a round table on collegiate sports in the White House in Washington, D.C., March 6, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard

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Trump: US to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz 'if needed,' warns Iran of 'hard' strike

•President Donald Trump stated the US would escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz 'if needed'.
•Trump also warned that the US would strike Iran 'very hard over the next week'.
•These comments were made during a Fox News interview with Brian Kilmeade, aired on Friday.
•The statements come amidst spiking oil and gas prices, with the US-Israel war in its 14th day.
•Oil prices were hovering near $100 a barrel on Friday.

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