Iran defiant on strait as Trump tells Americans to accept high gas prices

Iran persists in asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz, despite US President Donald Trump's assertion that America must accept higher gasoline prices and the strategic waterway remains under Iranian command. Gharibabadi, Iran's deputy foreign minister, declared that Iran would continue enforcing the blockade, expressing no urgency to resume prewar trade.

Trump, in a political rally, urged Americans to endure slightly higher fuel costs, asserting that it was a necessary price for preventing Iran from possessing nuclear weapons. Currently, only two vessels passed through the strait on Friday, down from over 130 daily before the war. The economic impact of the conflict is evident, with oil futures surging and inflation rising, potentially influencing the upcoming midterm elections.