President Trump is threatening more strikes on what he calls Iran’s “crown jewel.” The president says he has spared Kharg Island’s oil infrastructure—but would reconsider strikes if Iran interferes with ships in the Strait of Hormuz. He also said on Truth Social today that some other countries would help the U.S. protect the Strait of Hormuz.
Today marks a historic moment between the United States and Venezuela. For the first time in exactly seven years, the U.S. consulate raised the American flag in the capital city of Caracas.