On Monday, President Donald Trump defended ‘Operation Epic Fury’. Trump asserted that the military campaign has led to a significant decrease in Iranian missile and drone launches in the Middle East. This comes as ongoing conflict with Iran has sent global oil prices skyrocketing past $100 a barrel as the regime's stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz has all but stopped tankers from using the shipping lane. Trump was asked about the economic importance of the Strait of Hormuz during remarks made in Florida.
On Monday, President Donald Trump defended ‘Operation Epic Fury’. Trump asserted that the military campaign has led to a significant decrease in Iranian missile and drone launches in the Middle East. This comes as ongoing conflict with Iran has sent global oil prices skyrocketing past $100 a barrel as the regime's stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz has all but stopped tankers from using the shipping lane. Trump was asked about the economic importance of the Strait of Hormuz during remarks made in Florida. ♬ original sound - LiveNOW from FOX