Asking for details on Trump's assurances about escorting and insuring tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.
April Hong
Tyler Kendall
President Trump downplayed the potential for long-term impacts in the oil market. He posted on Truth Social about helping stave off a potential energy crisis.
Tyler Kendall
Trump said the U.S. would provide insurance guarantees and potentially have the Navy escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media warned no vessels should pass.
Tyler Kendall
People familiar say concerns were raised about insurers putting upward pressure on oil prices as contracts were pulled.
Tyler Kendall
Trump wants the Navy escort to happen 'as soon as possible'.
Asks about U.S. objectives, given Trump's comments that new Iranian leadership might be just as bad.
Haidi Stroud-Watts
Tyler Kendall
Trump said the worst outcome would be new leadership just as bad as the current regime. He hopes a more moderate leader emerges that the U.S. can work with.
Tyler Kendall
Trump mentioned some candidates he felt the U.S. could work with were killed in U.S. strikes.