{ "id": 925427, "title": "Iran defiant on strait as Trump tells Americans to accept high gas prices", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/iran-defiant-on-strait-as-trump-tells-americans-to-accept-high-gas-925427", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-15T01:37:07.000Z", "source": { "name": "Channel News Asia", "slug": "channel-news-asia", "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/iran-us-war-trump-gas-prices-hormuz-6320876" }, "original_language": "en", "account": "The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for global oil trade, remains under strict Iranian control, according to Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi. He emphasized that the strait can only be opened or closed by Iran itself and will continue to enforce the blockade against any attempts to pass through without permission. This stance was echoed by President Donald Trump, who urged Americans to accept higher gasoline prices while acknowledging Iran as an \"evil\" nation that could not possess nuclear weapons. The average US price of a gallon of gasoline reached $4.08 on Friday, marking a 29% increase from the previous year. Only two vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, a sharp decline from the pre-war average of over 130 ships daily. The attacks on Emirati vessels and the targeting of an Aramco facility in Saudi Arabia by Iran-backed Houthis highlight the growing tensions in the region. Despite these events, there are no indications of renewed peace talks between the US and Iran, with the US continuing its deployment of an aircraft carrier to support the war effort.", "summary": "Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi defiantly stated that the Strait of Hormuz cannot be seized by any means, including tweets or aircraft carriers. In a post on X, Gharibabadi emphasized that the strait will be opened and closed only under Iran's command, and that Iran will continue to enforce the blockade as long as the US does not accept the reality of defeat. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump urged Americans to accept slightly higher gasoline prices while the conflict with Iran continues, stating that paying a \"tiny little bit more\" is worth ensuring that an \"evil country\" cannot acquire nuclear weapons. The average US price of a gallon of gasoline has risen to $4.08, a 29% increase from the previous year, exacerbating inflation and disappointing voters.", "key_points": [], "editors_take": null, "illustration": null, "coverage": { "outlets": 12, "also_reported_by": [ { "outlet": "Ajel English", "title": "Trump seeks deal with Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz, academic says", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/trump-seeks-deal-with-iran-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-academic-says", "published": "2026-08-14T05:38:45.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News", "title": "Iran plotted to kill Trump ahead of Turkey summit, Israel dropped intel to US: Report", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/iran-plotted-to-kill-trump-ahead-of-turkey-summit-israel-dropped", "published": "2026-08-14T08:33:16.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Fortune", "title": "Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is shut down. The Trump administration says 9 million barrels a day are still getting out", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/iran-says-the-strait-of-hormuz-is-shut-down-the-trump-administration", "published": "2026-08-14T16:54:27.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Investing.com", "title": "Iran defiant on strait as Trump tells Americans to accept high gas prices", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/iran-defiant-on-strait-as-trump-tells-americans-to-accept-high-gas", "published": "2026-08-15T00:24:49.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Al-Monitor", "title": "Iran defiant on strait as Trump tells Americans to accept high gas prices", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/iran-defiant-on-strait-as-trump-tells-americans-to-accept-high-gas-927400", "published": "2026-08-15T00:46:30.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today", "title": "Iran defiant on strait as Trump tells Americans to accept high gas prices", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/iran-defiant-on-strait-as-trump-tells-americans-to-accept-high-gas-927463", "published": "2026-08-15T01:35:50.000Z" }, { "outlet": "The Indian Express", "title": "‘Can’t seize by tweet’: Iran mocks Trump after ‘will claim Hormuz’ threat", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/cant-seize-by-tweet-iran-mocks-trump-after-will-claim-hormuz-threat", "published": "2026-08-15T03:34:29.000Z" }, { "outlet": "KBS World Radio", "title": "Iran Dismisses Trump's Claim over Strait of Hormuz", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/iran-dismisses-trumps-claim-over-strait-of-hormuz", "published": "2026-08-15T05:18:09.000Z" }, { "outlet": "The Korea Times", "title": "Iran defiant on strait as Trump tells Americans to accept high gas prices", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/iran-defiant-on-strait-as-trump-tells-americans-to-accept-high-gas-969210", "published": "2026-08-15T06:12:03.000Z" }, { "outlet": "The Jakarta Post", "title": "Iran defiant on strait as Trump tells Americans to accept high gas prices", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/iran-defiant-on-strait-as-trump-tells-americans-to-accept-high-gas-996635", "published": "2026-08-15T08:20:19.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Japan Times", "title": "Iran defiant on strait as Trump tells Americans to accept high gas prices", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/iran-defiant-on-strait-as-trump-tells-americans-to-accept-high-gas-1004823", "published": "2026-08-15T09:10:00.000Z" } ] }, "ai_generated": true, "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original." }