US President told Iran to open the “fucking Strait” of Hormuz and issued a new ultimatum
The barrel of Brent oil rose in the early hours of this Monday (April 6, 2026) and reached US$ 111.65, according to data from futures contracts expiring in June. The price remained above US$110 in the first hours of the day, with an increase of close to 1.2%.
The movement comes after new statements by the President of the United States, (Republican Party), about the strategic route for the global transportation of oil. On Sunday (April 5) on the Truth Social platform, the Republican that Iran must open “the fucking Strait of Hormuz” and the Iranians of “crazy bastards”.
On Saturday (April 4), Trump declared that Iran had 48 hours to release the passage or the “inferno” would fall on the Persian country. Then, the deadline for Tuesday night (Apr 7).
The Strait of Hormuz is considered one of the main energy corridors in the world, through which a significant portion of the oil exported by Middle Eastern countries passes.
Since , the Iranians have blocked the passage almost 100%, allowing only a few vessels to cross the strait. The scenario caused impacts on the global energy chain. The closure caused a rise in the price of a barrel, putting pressure on global inflation and affecting international markets.
The American president has alternated between and retreats in relation to Iran, being and putting pressure on allies to resolve the crisis in the strait.
In recent statements, he even stated that countries affected by the closure should seek their own oil and called members of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) “cowards” for not acting against Iran.
The United Kingdom, a historic ally of the USA, is seeking a diplomatic solution. On Thursday (April 2), representatives from 40 nations will discuss coordinated action aimed at reopening the strait.
