On Saturday, Trump said "one way or the other, we will soon get the Hormuz Strait OPEN, SAFE, and FREE!" Strikes continue:There have been several instances of strikes launched between Israel and Iran throughout Saturday. As a reminder: Trump posted on Truth Social earlier, saying he wanted allies - including the UK - to help keep the shipping channel "open and safe". Iran has been threatening certain ships passing through the region, leading to a standstill. Here's why the strait is important.

Source: The Star March 14, 2026 19:04 UTC