Trump Shocks Critics After Calling Strait of Hormuz Shutdown the ‘Smartest Move in History’

President Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz shutdown the ‘smartest move in history,’ despite rising oil prices and stalled US-Iran peace talks. He argued that it benefits American energy producers, while the market is experiencing record-high crude prices. The fragile ceasefire remains ‘on life support,’ with the possibility of renewed airstrikes if Iran doesn't agree to a deal on the Strait and its nuclear program.