President Donald Trump warned on Monday (March 9, 2026) that the U.S. would hit Iran much harder if Tehran stopped the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important chokepoints, has been experiencing a near-total collapse in commercial traffic following rising tensions in West Asia. Read: How the war in Iran threatens to spill over Mr. Trump on Tuesday (March 10, 2026) pushed the idea of the Iran war ending soon, but remained vague on a timeline for ending the attacks that have rocked West Asia and shaken the global economy. More than 20 heavy explosions were heard in Tehran in what was considered the heaviest air raid on the capital since the war started on February 28. Israel’s military said more missiles had been launched from Iran toward Israel late on Monday. Also read: The Iran war intensifies India’s strategic challenge Mr. Trump also had a call on Monday with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the war and other issues. Follow LIVE updates here Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Khamenei killing: Mehbooba Mufti, NC MPs from J&K visit Iran Embassy in Delhi to express condolences Trump on Cuba: May or may not be a “friendly takeover”