Trump avoided answering questions about the Strait of Hormuz and told journalists not to ask about it — reportedly snapping at a reporter on Meet the Press. The Strait, a critical global oil shipping route, has faced significant disruptions following Iran's military assertions and recent US strikes, which is driving up energy prices worldwide. While Trump has claimed the waterway remains open to commercial traffic, Iranian military units are reportedly attacking ships and the US is attempting to broker a resolution through diplomatic channels with Iranian negotiators blaming rogue military units for the disruptions.