Oil tankers are again passing through the Strait of Hormuz this week as President Donald Trump ratchets up the pressure on Iran to stay away from the ships that transport around 20% of the world’s oil every day.

The number of tankers passing through the strait ticked up to 20% of its normal level on Monday, according to an analysis from Goldman Sachs. Some tankers have braved the strait by turning off their transponders. The increase in tanker traffic in the strait comes after nearly a week of oil flow had been effectively shut down due to the ongoing war in Iran.

In an interview with CBS News on Monday afternoon, President Trump said he is considering taking control of the Strait of Hormuz and warned that the Iranian regime would be completely obliterated if it continued to threaten maritime traffic. Trump also suggested that the U.S. military is close to achieving its goals in “Operation Epic Fury” and added that the United States is “very far ahead of schedule” after initially predicting a four-to-five-week operation.

After Trump gave his optimistic update, the price of Brent crude plummeted, and stock prices ticked up. Later on Monday, Trump warned, “If Iran does anything that stops the flow of Oil within the Strait of Hormuz, they will be hit by the United States of America TWENTY TIMES HARDER than they have been hit thus far.”

“Additionally, we will take out easily destroyable targets that will make it virtually impossible for Iran to ever be built back, as a Nation, again — Death, Fire, and Fury will reign upon them — But I hope, and pray, that it does not happen!” Trump added.

Ali Larijani, a top Iranian official, shot back at Trump with a direct threat of his own aimed at the U.S. president.

“The Ashura-loving nation of Iran does not fear your paper threats,” Larijani said. “Even those greater than you could not eliminate the Iranian nation. Watch out for yourself—lest you be eliminated!”

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U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegsesth said during a press briefing that Tuesday would mark the most intense day of U.S. strikes yet, while Iran’s military capabilities continue to dwindle. Since the beginning of “Operation Epic Fury,” U.S. forces have hit over 5,000 targets in Iran, according to Adm. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Americans are beginning to feel the effects of the ongoing war in Iran as gas prices jumped to their highest national average since 2022, with the conflict disrupting global oil flow. Brent crude reached nearly $120 per barrel on Monday — its highest price in nearly four years — before dropping late in the afternoon. President Trump promised on Sunday that oil prices “will drop rapidly when the destruction of the Iran nuclear threat is over.” He argued that the “short term” increase in prices “is a very small price to pay for U.S.A., and World, Safety and Peace.”

“ONLY FOOLS WOULD THINK DIFFERENTLY!” he added.

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Oil tankers are again passing through the Strait of Hormuz this week as President Donald Trump ratchets up the pressure on Iran to stay away from the ships that transport around 20% of the world’s oil every day.

The number of tankers passing through the strait ticked up to 20% of its normal level on Monday, according to an analysis from Goldman Sachs. Some tankers have braved the strait by turning off their transponders. The increase in tanker traffic in the strait comes after nearly a week of oil flow had been effectively shut down due to the ongoing war in Iran.

In an interview with CBS News on Monday afternoon, President Trump said he is considering taking control of the Strait of Hormuz and warned that the Iranian regime would be completely obliterated if it continued to threaten maritime traffic. Trump also suggested that the U.S. military is close to achieving its goals in “Operation Epic Fury” and added that the United States is “very far ahead of schedule” after initially predicting a four-to-five-week operation.

After Trump gave his optimistic update, the price of Brent crude plummeted, and stock prices ticked up. Later on Monday, Trump warned, “If Iran does anything that stops the flow of Oil within the Strait of Hormuz, they will be hit by the United States of America TWENTY TIMES HARDER than they have been hit thus far.”

“Additionally, we will take out easily destroyable targets that will make it virtually impossible for Iran to ever be built back, as a Nation, again — Death, Fire, and Fury will reign upon them — But I hope, and pray, that it does not happen!” Trump added.

Ali Larijani, a top Iranian official, shot back at Trump with a direct threat of his own aimed at the U.S. president.

“The Ashura-loving nation of Iran does not fear your paper threats,” Larijani said. “Even those greater than you could not eliminate the Iranian nation. Watch out for yourself—lest you be eliminated!”

FOLLOW THE DAILY WIRE’S LIVE UPDATES ON IRAN WAR

U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegsesth said during a press briefing that Tuesday would mark the most intense day of U.S. strikes yet, while Iran’s military capabilities continue to dwindle. Since the beginning of “Operation Epic Fury,” U.S. forces have hit over 5,000 targets in Iran, according to Adm. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Americans are beginning to feel the effects of the ongoing war in Iran as gas prices jumped to their highest national average since 2022, with the conflict disrupting global oil flow. Brent crude reached nearly $120 per barrel on Monday — its highest price in nearly four years — before dropping late in the afternoon. President Trump promised on Sunday that oil prices “will drop rapidly when the destruction of the Iran nuclear threat is over.” He argued that the “short term” increase in prices “is a very small price to pay for U.S.A., and World, Safety and Peace.”

“ONLY FOOLS WOULD THINK DIFFERENTLY!” he added.

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