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President Trump posted the statement on social media late Saturday, demanding Iran open the Strait in 48 hours or by Monday evening.
The Strait of Hormuz is the vital waterway that connects about a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies to world markets.
As the war with Iran enters its fourth week, the strait remains effectively shut.
Iran continues to hit ships and tankers.
The Trump administration asked allies to send warships to protect tankers, but other countries were unwilling to participate.
Iran says if its fuel and energy infrastructure is attacked, the country will target energy infrastructure belonging to U.S.
Across the world, from Pakistan to Nigeria, everyday citizens are no longer turning exclusively to polluting fossil fuels to get reliable electricity.
They're turning to solar panels and batteries.
Much of the renewable technology comes from cheap exports from China.
According to energy think tank Ember, 2025 was the first year that renewable energy surpassed coal as a source of electricity.
The implications for the climate are huge, particularly for China, the world's biggest polluter.
Because of the growth of renewable energy, China's planet heating emissions have been flat.
or falling for the last 18 months.
And Chinese exports of solar, wind, and battery technologies mean other countries are reducing their emissions too.
Across the world, from Pakistan to Nigeria, everyday citizens are no longer turning exclusively to polluting fossil fuels to get reliable electricity.
They're turning to solar panels and batteries.
Much of the renewable technology comes from cheap exports from China.