Trump Vows to Keep Hormuz Blockade as Gas Prices Climb Higher
President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. will maintain its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions with Iran, insisting there will be no deal unless Iran renounces nuclear weapons. The conflict has so far cost $25 billion, according to Pentagon officials, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced scrutiny during a congressional hearing. Rising gas prices and the prolonged military engagement have intensified debate over the administration's strategy.
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CopiedPresident Donald Trump says the war with Iran and the United States' blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will continue unless Iran gives in, saying, “At this moment, there will never be a deal unless they agree that there will be no nuclear weapons.” It comes as Pentagon officials say the war has cost $25 billion so far during a tense hearing on Capitol Hill where Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced criticism of the administration’s strategy. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.April 30, 2026
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