Trump Under Pressure as Oil Surges on Fears of Prolonged War

US President Donald Trump is coming under increasing international pressure after he pledged to continue the war on Iran, sparking further turmoil in energy markets, with Tehran moving to tighten its grip on the Strait of Hormuz.

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said Trump’s demands for help reopening the vital waterway through military means are “unrealistic,” calling for consultation with Iran to come up with a solution. The United Arab Emirates is appealing to the United Nations to authorize a range of measures, including force, to get oil and gas flowing through the strait again, with fears growing of a global supply crisis.