Strait of Hormuz now open?

[rezakurnia66]

I saw on television how a sea of people took to the streets to protest at various locations across America. They chanted the slogan “No King” during these protests.
My simple logic tells me that money is better spent on the people’s welfare than on war. The issue of oil was also raised.
Oil is the most important driver of the economy.
For me, I don’t view what’s happening in America through a political lens, but through an economic and humanitarian lens.

Based on reporting by the several top media, almost eight million of US Citizen protest decision made by Donald Trump and most of them said Trump is crazy ask him withdraw from US president. Its normally seeing how high expensive of oil right now increasing significant in United State and their citizen must spent much for buying oil since conflict with Iran.
I think crucial about strait of Hormuz and Donald Trump must acceptable what the mistake he did when attacking Iran, now get difficult when Strait of Hormuz not open yet almost 27 days since the war invasion by United State to Iran.

[aylabadia05]

Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said on Telegram that the strait “is open to everyone, except American ships and those of its allies.”

Even with this statement, it still feels that we are stuck doomed and keep expecting oil prices to keep rising.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/03/15/world/iran-war-trump-oil-israel

This exemption is justified, and as far as I know, the process is gradual and cannot be bypassed outright by countries other than the United States and its allies.
Some Asian countries are reportedly able to bypass it, but not all Asian countries can do so because there are exceptions as well; however, Asian countries included in those exceptions will eventually be able to bypass it under conditions that may not be made public.

I believe the same will apply to countries outside the Asian continent because Iran is not a country that can be easily manipulated like other Arab nations that readily submit to the United States.
Oil is a highly influential factor in the economy. The proof is that the American people themselves are already feeling the impact of oil and energy issues today.

[Berry2d]

I saw on television how a sea of people took to the streets to protest at various locations across America. They chanted the slogan “No King” during these protests.
My simple logic tells me that money is better spent on the people’s welfare than on war. The issue of oil was also raised.
Oil is the most important driver of the economy.
For me, I don’t view what’s happening in America through a political lens, but through an economic and humanitarian lens.

Based on reporting by the several top media, almost eight million of US Citizen protest decision made by Donald Trump and most of them said Trump is crazy ask him withdraw from US president. Its normally seeing how high expensive of oil right now increasing significant in United State and their citizen must spent much for buying oil since conflict with Iran.
I think crucial about strait of Hormuz and Donald Trump must acceptable what the mistake he did when attacking Iran, now get difficult when Strait of Hormuz not open yet almost 27 days since the war invasion by United State to Iran.

I will say the United State of America's strick on Iran has done alot to almost all the countries in the East, as irans move to block the strait of Hormuz was never part of what all expected on the war. They all knew Iran to be a violent country that believes in straight war and never a strategic fighting pattern before the strike.
The blocking of the strait of Hormuz was the reason behind all the hardship in the United States which was caused by Trump's action, although i wouldn't say his actions on Iran to stop them on there ongoing plans of creating  nuclear weapons was bad because know one knows when and where they would have tested them in the future because Iran is one of the most wicked nation in the world as they have no conscience.
For the protest I will say citizens should not be so hash about it and think of how to bring back everything to normal as it used to be.

[BALIK]

I will say the United State of America's strick on Iran has done alot to almost all the countries in the East, as irans move to block the strait of Hormuz was never part of what all expected on the war. They all knew Iran to be a violent country that believes in straight war and never a strategic fighting pattern before the strike.
The blocking of the strait of Hormuz was the reason behind all the hardship in the United States which was caused by Trump's action, although i wouldn't say his actions on Iran to stop them on there ongoing plans of creating  nuclear weapons was bad because know one knows when and where they would have tested them in the future because Iran is one of the most wicked nation in the world as they have no conscience.
For the protest I will say citizens should not be so hash about it and think of how to bring back everything to normal as it used to be.

Do not live forever in a cage and just digest whatever Western media shoves into your head. They are not as kind and good natured as you think. Everything they preach, propagate, and do is for their own benefit, not for the benefit of the world. They are not God, and not everything they say is true
We live in a world where the internet is globally available, and finding information is no longer difficult. Take the time to verify information from multiple sources instead of just believing one side.

Trump attack on Iran was for oil, for the benefit of the United States, nothing more. He himself admitted it. You do not need to deceive yourself any longer and blindly support his cruel actions like that.



https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/30/trump-wants-to-invade-iran-to-seize-oil-calls-us-objectors-stupid

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/30/trump-iran-oil-middle-east-war-israel-us-kuwait-attack-.html

[Jaweria parveen]

Do not live forever in a cage and just digest whatever Western media shoves into your head. They are not as kind and good natured as you think. Everything they preach, propagate, and do is for their own benefit, not for the benefit of the world. They are not God, and not everything they say is true
We live in a world where the internet is globally available, and finding information is no longer difficult. Take the time to verify information from multiple sources instead of just believing one side.

Trump attack on Iran was for oil, for the benefit of the United States, nothing more. He himself admitted it. You do not need to deceive yourself any longer and blindly support his cruel actions like that.

As soon as we see a news, we make it big but do not confirm it, so we should first see it and check it on different media so that what we have heard and seen is really true or not. Similarly, this is also included in it. Trump has said in one of his statements that he will open the Strait of Hormuz in a few days, which many people think is true, while it is in the possession of Iran and he will open it only after fulfilling his needs. Trump is fighting for this for now and if Iran does not listen to him, he can increase the war and he will also reverse it on how much damage has been done to whom. The Strait of Hormuz is something that the Middle East countries are afraid of and there is a big trend in their economy that makes them attracted to war. In the war between Iran and America, the shortage of oil and the increase in its price are increasing the war for a different reason.

[tygeade]

To be honest, I don’t enjoy Politics, it annoys me to even have to follow it. Often though my net worth is dictated by the ramblings of the Orange Man so I have no choice but to follow what’s going on.

Oil runs the world economy, with an oil shortage and supply squeeze we are all going to have major problems in a very short period of time. Iran knows this and they are using their control of The Strait Of Hormuz to their advantage. They have Trump and most of the world by the balls.

This conflict needs resolving ASAP or the world economy is screwed. We will have a Great Depression, industry will grind to a halt and it will be like COVID. There could be energy shut downs, travel restrictions. Trump needs to make a deal ASAP.

This is why most of the world dislike USA, because they dictate what's going on with their size and economy. They are not help to us at all, they are not a good nation to be friends with, but they are certainly not a good enemy neither. If they do something bad, it hurts us, if they do something good, it helps them. Good for them of course, but if you are not from there, it makes no sense.

And some lunatic that should be in a nursing home, is running this powerful nation that can destroy our lives who do not even live in the USA, that makes no sense. This is why I understand why people who dislike politics still have to follow it, it is just something we do to protect ourselves before anything crazy happens.

[ChainWatcher_YT]

And some lunatic that should be in a nursing home, is running this powerful nation that can destroy our lives who do not even live in the USA, that makes no sense. This is why I understand why people who dislike politics still have to follow it, it is just something we do to protect ourselves before anything crazy happens.

Like any other so called "leaders" in the world. Most of them are old senile people whose conservative ideas will bring a country to ruin because they enact their own fictitious desires before leaving this world. Theres a flaw in the system that require old people who are "experienced" to take on politics, this continues the endless cycle of conservatism that slowly hinders progress in society.

[AprilioMP]

I saw on television how a sea of people took to the streets to protest at various locations across America. They chanted the slogan “No King” during these protests.
My simple logic tells me that money is better spent on the people’s welfare than on war. The issue of oil was also raised.
Oil is the most important driver of the economy.
For me, I don’t view what’s happening in America through a political lens, but through an economic and humanitarian lens.

Based on reporting by the several top media, almost eight million of US Citizen protest decision made by Donald Trump and most of them said Trump is crazy ask him withdraw from US president. Its normally seeing how high expensive of oil right now increasing significant in United State and their citizen must spent much for buying oil since conflict with Iran.
I think crucial about strait of Hormuz and Donald Trump must acceptable what the mistake he did when attacking Iran, now get difficult when Strait of Hormuz not open yet almost 27 days since the war invasion by United State to Iran.

The Strait of Hormuz is not only a route for transporting oil but also for other commodities that are no less important.

Bernie Sanders’ speech emphasized that the United States is a sovereign nation and must not wage war against other sovereign nations, including an attack on Iran.
Under Trump’s leadership, the United States has incurred significant costs from its attacks on Iran—costs that could have been used for America’s development.

The significant increase in gasoline prices now being felt by the American people is not a positive development and could threaten a severe recession.

[snowpega]

The Strait of Hormuz is not only a route for transporting oil but also for other commodities that are no less important.

Bernie Sanders’ speech emphasized that the United States is a sovereign nation and must not wage war against other sovereign nations, including an attack on Iran.
Under Trump’s leadership, the United States has incurred significant costs from its attacks on Iran—costs that could have been used for America’s development.

The significant increase in gasoline prices now being felt by the American people is not a positive development and could threaten a severe recession.

I know there are some other paths as well that can still help to import oil, but those paths will increase transport price, and the result will still be the same, the price of oil and gas are currently increasing, and if many countries start to use those paths to import oil and gas the pirce will still increase beacue of high cost of tranport.

All these things together have damaged many countries on a large scale espacilly US. As the US has damaged of many billions beacus of its conflict with Iran. But Trump is still behaving very arrogantly and foolishly in this case, as he is still thinking to increase the budget of war with Iran and will damage its economy more. That is why I believe that the US should find some ways to escape from this war for a healthy global environment.

[Just Say]

The Strait of Hormuz is not only a route for transporting oil but also for other commodities that are no less important.

Bernie Sanders’ speech emphasized that the United States is a sovereign nation and must not wage war against other sovereign nations, including an attack on Iran.
Under Trump’s leadership, the United States has incurred significant costs from its attacks on Iran—costs that could have been used for America’s development.

The significant increase in gasoline prices now being felt by the American people is not a positive development and could threaten a severe recession.

I know there are some other paths as well that can still help to import oil, but those paths will increase transport price, and the result will still be the same, the price of oil and gas are currently increasing, and if many countries start to use those paths to import oil and gas the pirce will still increase beacue of high cost of tranport.

All these things together have damaged many countries on a large scale espacilly US. As the US has damaged of many billions beacus of its conflict with Iran. But Trump is still behaving very arrogantly and foolishly in this case, as he is still thinking to increase the budget of war with Iran and will damage its economy more. That is why I believe that the US should find some ways to escape from this war for a healthy global environment.

Yes, there are other ways to import oil, but you are right about the fact that importing oil or gas through routes other than the Strait of Hormuz may increase transportation costs. However, we all know that the Strait of Hormuz normally carries about twenty percent of the world's oil, so it seems that the real and visible effects of the closure of this route due to intense geopolitical tensions in March 2026 are spreading around the world. The point is that oil drives the global economy, so its lack could lead to a great recession because industries could come to a standstill, but the negative effects are already being seen in various sectors of the economy and as an investor, we can also see it in cryptocurrency.

Iran has attacked civilian ships and energy infrastructure in its neighborhood, causing traffic in the narrow Strait of Hormuz to fall to a standstill. Roughly 20% of the global oil supply normally passes through the approximately 100-mile-long waterway bordering Iran. Some oil has been rerouted through pipelines, but they can only carry so much.

[Iroh]

The Nigerian Trumper is never beating the allegations of being stupid like the person they support and lazy at the same time to carry out some beat of research to educate themselves rather than absorb all they get from fox news and cnn. I beg guys never listen to a Nigerian Trumper. Thoughtless with a lot of emotions that got you raining ill words, no?!  

It's crazy how people would willfully turn a blind eye to what started all of this in the first place. The bombing campaign that killed Iran's supreme leader as well as other top officials of the government. Lest we forget about the missle strike that killed over a 175 people, in which over a 100 killed were innocent, little school girls. How horrific!

It seems we're not talking about the fact that innocent little school girls were murdered enough. Probably cause the senders of the missle that killed all these innocent people were likely the United States. If the reverse were the case, all news outlets would be screaming nonstop about it, letting us know just how barbaric the act is. As it is, the world has seemingly digested that savage act and is slowly moving on like nothing happened. Like it sadly did with Gaza.
You certainly wouldn't expect Iran not to retaliate in whatever form it can. Actions begets consequences and sadly, the consequences of the actions of the US and Isreal would slowly affect the rest of us.

[abaeze]

The worst thing that seems to me is that this is going to be a long term war, and that too among three nuclear-armed countries. Although Iran has not yet made any official statement that they have nuclear weapons. However, they have made statements that they can make one in a very short time. Not only that, Iran's new head withdrew from the nuclear deal after the death of Ayatollah Khamenei.

However, due to the problem of oil supply due to the war, fuel prices have already increased in various countries of the world, which has had an impact on everything that is necessary for daily life. Especially in countries dependent on oil imports. Although they say that only sanctions are imposed on specific countries, no one wants to come to this channel with this risk. That is why the problem is now getting more and more serious. However, I think that if America wants, it can stop this war in a very short time.

[Mame89]

Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said on Telegram that the strait “is open to everyone, except American ships and those of its allies.”

Even with this statement, it still feels that we are stuck doomed and keep expecting oil prices to keep rising.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/03/15/world/iran-war-trump-oil-israel

This exemption is justified, and as far as I know, the process is gradual and cannot be bypassed outright by countries other than the United States and its allies.
Some Asian countries are reportedly able to bypass it, but not all Asian countries can do so because there are exceptions as well; however, Asian countries included in those exceptions will eventually be able to bypass it under conditions that may not be made public.

I believe the same will apply to countries outside the Asian continent because Iran is not a country that can be easily manipulated like other Arab nations that readily submit to the United States.
Oil is a highly influential factor in the economy. The proof is that the American people themselves are already feeling the impact of oil and energy issues today.

Iran is not only a sovereign nation but also a civilization as the Persians have existed for thousands of years. So it's no surprise they have a strategy in war specifically the Strait of Hormuz. I remember clearly after Trump posted a call on X about the Strait of Hormuz inviting other countries to force Iran to open it.

Do you know what Iran did? Iran actually employed a brilliant strategy they opened the Strait of Hormuz to the public, except for the US, Israel and their allies. This strategy could be considered brilliant because it gave other countries no reason to assist the US.

In this war Iran literally played a very high level of chess. Perhaps because chess was invented by the Persians, they were certainly experts in chess strategy, especially in geopolitical chess. Every time the US made a move Iran was already preparing the next one. The Strait of Hormuz became an extraordinary bargaining chip in this war even playing a crucial role in global oil demand.

[AgriTrack]

Yes, the Strait of Hormuz has been kept open for all those countries that have agreed to accept the Chinese yuan and make transactions.
Countries that used to import oil in petrodollars are still unable to get ships through the Strait of Hormuz. But the good countries of the Middle East are now turning their attention to the Chinese yuan, and if that happens, the United States will surely face dire economic consequences. However, news has recently been published that talks between Iraq and America may soon be held, in which the Middle East crisis, including an end to the war, and the general opening of the Strait of Hormuz may be discussed.

It's not possible to think about opening of strait of Hormuz. Everyone knows that before the war situation was quite different. But now,Iran definitely using all possible options to retaliate or to defend its territory. U.S has imposed war on Iran just for attaining the resources. But this is also reality that the U.S underestimated about the Iran's position and abilities. After using all weapons or missiles or drones, in my view closing the Hurmoz option is the strongest strategy against its rival". It's really give big shock to the economy. I don't think Iran will agree to reopen it easily after facing huge loss of infrastructures, losses of their supreme leaders or civilians death. It's U.S big mistake that stood all the world on a position of complexity that is not only about economically but instability as well. These disturbance could take months to be settled or this possible only when the war between U.S and Iran ended

[aylabadia05]

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Do you know what Iran did? Iran actually employed a brilliant strategy they opened the Strait of Hormuz to the public, except for the US, Israel and their allies. This strategy could be considered brilliant because it gave other countries no reason to assist the US.

In this war Iran literally played a very high level of chess. Perhaps because chess was invented by the Persians, they were certainly experts in chess strategy, especially in geopolitical chess. Every time the US made a move Iran was already preparing the next one. The Strait of Hormuz became an extraordinary bargaining chip in this war even playing a crucial role in global oil demand.

I know what Iran is demonstrating by opening the Strait of Hormuz to countries other than the United States, Israel, and their allies. I also believe that people who care about global issues are paying attention to what is happening and what they are learning from it.

If the U.S. insists on taking a different route, this is unusual and the costs will be different. Because Iran is aware of how the Strait of Hormuz is viewed by all nations and the economic impact of this has already occurred, even in the U.S. itself.
This isn’t about the U.S., but it’s because Trump isn’t the right person to lead the U.S., so their economy is in a precarious state if his ego continues to be prioritized.

[blockman]

It's reported that there are likely two ships that have paid for the toll fee to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. And I've watched the news recently that our country, the Philippines is also going to negotiate with one of Iran's representatives to at least let our ships pass because we're in an energy crisis just as every other country. I'm not sure if that's going to work out but I wish all the best that the negotiation will be of a success. Otherwise, I'm expecting the same policies will be applied to us and we have also to pay for that $2M in CNY to pass. Much better if the corrupt politicians of our country will return their money and use that for that toll in exchange of everyone's convenience.

[Oluwa-btc]

The worst thing that seems to me is that this is going to be a long term war, and that too among three nuclear-armed countries. Although Iran has not yet made any official statement that they have nuclear weapons. However, they have made statements that they can make one in a very short time. Not only that, Iran's new head withdrew from the nuclear deal after the death of Ayatollah Khamenei.

However, due to the problem of oil supply due to the war, fuel prices have already increased in various countries of the world, which has had an impact on everything that is necessary for daily life. Especially in countries dependent on oil imports. Although they say that only sanctions are imposed on specific countries, no one wants to come to this channel with this risk. That is why the problem is now getting more and more serious. However, I think that if America wants, it can stop this war in a very short time.

Nope, it was the martyred Ayatollah Khamenei who stopped them from swinging that way all these while. Under him, other leaders where calling for it to be made but he declined, with his death, they have no other option but to do the same. But killing such a leader should be a war crime which the other leaders of the west are not condemning, just the same way they was mute when Maduro was kidnapped.

The channels open except for there enemies and allies. Stop what please?! They don't make the rules no more Iran does. Only Iran can call the shots and decide to end this war. Not Donald Trump moaning and complaining online like a demented animal. Did he not announce himself the winner already?! 

[Alonso_]

The Straight of Hormuz isn’t open to every country, I believe it’s only opened to Countries that isn’t involved in the war with Iran, I think the United States have the might to open the Straight of Hormuz but I’m thinking they are following a very diplomatic approach, considering the roles of most of the world powers and the US allies who has refused to get involved in that war, and one other thing that I’m completely shocked about is the sudden lack of interest from other countries to have a discussion and dialogue with Iran to Open it, and remove their military Presence from the Straight, Countries that aren’t involved with the United States are allowed to pass through the Straight of Hormuz, while countries that are allies to United States of America aren’t allowed to pass through the Straight of Hormuz.

[Taskford]

Each day the Strait of Hormuz is kept closed, it is more difficult to return to a functioning worldwide energy price.
The damage to the real economy is long-lasting and not easily unwound in the short term.
Well done DT.

I still vividly remember his promises during the 2024 election campaign. He repeatedly stated, Im not going to start a war, Im going to stop wars. He promised to lower oil prices to $2 a gallon or cut energy costs by 50%, or committed to lowering the prices of goods and food...But what is happening is completely the opposite.

As a result, his approval rating are at a record low. There is no doubt that the Republican Party will lose control of the House of Representatives in the upcoming midterm election.



https://doggett.house.gov/issues/trumps-economic-promises-timeline

If you tell me I should be surprised because a politician broke his promises, I won’t, as I think it is in the very nature of politicians not to respect what they told their electoral base.
Now, the best outcome for Trump is to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a situation that existed before the war started!

I really get what you mean towards those politician fail to commit their promises made, but for saying its their nature so they can escape accountability with the action they do is not good and we should not normalize them breaking those promises since it looks like we are losing trust on the system.

Also on situation happened on Strait of Hormuz, best result should not be gain by the leaders who try to fix as what they believe it be, but about safe passage to all ships and restoring the stability of global economy, on which everyone will benefit when they fix this issues.

[BALIK]

As soon as we see a news, we make it big but do not confirm it, so we should first see it and check it on different media so that what we have heard and seen is really true or not.

To date, the US has waged the most wars in the world, and is also the country that initiated this war. They killed thousand of Iranians, including many women and children. They possess the world's largest nuclear arsenal and are the only nation to have ever used these weapon of mass destruction to attack another country. But ironically, they spread the rumor that Iran was trying to acquire nuclear weapon and would be a global threat, without providing any convincing evidence

For me, we do not need to take sides, but we should stand on the side of truth and alway verify thing. Do not just listen to one side and blindly trust.