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Iran Threatens UAE Ports as Trump Demands Strait of Hormuz Security

13 March, 2026.Iran.3 sources

Key Takeaways

Oil prices are rising due to Iran conflict and potential Strait of Hormuz disruption.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical Gulf oil route under threat amid regional tensions.
Trump pursuing measures to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating Iran conflict.

Iran Threatens UAE Ports

Iran declared three major UAE ports legitimate targets and urged evacuation.

“United States President Donald Trump has said he is “thinking about taking over” the Strait of Hormuz so that it remains open”

Al Jazeera

Iran's official news agency claimed US forces were located in civilian ports without evidence.

Al Jazeera

Trump demanded countries relying on the Strait assist in military operations.

Iran's Foreign Minister mocked Trump as begging.

Strait of Hormuz Closure Jolts Oil Markets

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices soaring across global markets.

About 20 million barrels of oil per day flow through the strait, about one-fifth of global consumption.

CNBC

Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatened oil prices will reach $200.

The US economy lost 1 million jobs and $65 billion in output.

Washington Pushes International Naval Presence

Trump called on multiple countries to send ships to keep the strait open.

“byRachel Frazin03/09/26 02:39 PM ET The conflict in Iran is causing a massive disruption in the global oil supply and sending energy prices skyrocketing”