Trump Urges NATO to Act on Strait of Hormuz Security as Strikes on Iran Drive Oil Above $100

President Trump issued a stark warning to NATO, saying European partners risk being left to “watch” if they do not assist in securing the Strait of Hormuz after Iran shut the waterway following U.S. and Israeli military strikes; the administration says about 20% of worldwide oil transport is at risk and Trump has contacted China, France, Japan, South Korea and the UK while indicating he may postpone a meeting with China’s Xi Jinping ^{[1] [2]}.

Brent crude surged above $100 per barrel after U.S. strikes reportedly hit targets on and around Iran’s Kharg Island; one report put Brent near $105 per barrel as Trump signaled that Iranian oil export infrastructure could be targeted if Tehran continues to pressure shipping through the Strait ^{[3] [4]}.

The diplomatic outreach, military strikes and threats against export hubs have increased near-term energy-market and geopolitical risk centered on the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil flows ^{[1] [3]}.

Markets and international partners will closely watch whether shipping through the Strait is restored and whether further actions are taken against Iranian oil infrastructure, developments cited by news outlets covering the crisis ^{[3] [1]}.