White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt warned Iran against closing the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation against President Donald Trump bombing the nation’s three nuclear sites.
“I can assure you the administration is actively and closely monitoring the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and the Iranian regime would be foolish to make that decision,” Leavitt told reporters during a gaggle Monday morning.
IRAN MAY CLOSE STRAIT OF HORMUZ AMID ISRAEL CONFLICT. HOW DOES IT AFFECT THE WORLD’S OIL
The Strait of Hormuz is a key water route for oil and gas, with any disruption likely leading to higher gas prices in the U.S. A quarter of the world’s oil passes through the strait, which is roughly 100 miles long and 21 miles wide.
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