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Iran Controls Hormuz, Trump Halts Strike, Oil Tops $100

5/19/2026

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Iran formed Persian Gulf Strait Authority to control Hormuz Strait.
President Donald Trump postponed the strike after Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE requested, warned a launch could occur, and ordered Pete Hegseth and Daniel Caine to stand down.
Since February 28, least 13 U.S. service members have died, while a ceasefire in April reduced attacks and oil rose above $100 per barrel as tanker traffic through the strait remains restricted.

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Iran formed Persian Gulf Strait Authority to control Hormuz Strait.
President Donald Trump postponed the strike after Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE requested, warned a launch could occur, and ordered Pete Hegseth and Daniel Caine to stand down.
Since February 28, least 13 U.S. service members have died, while a ceasefire in April reduced attacks and oil rose above $100 per barrel as tanker traffic through the strait remains restricted.