U.S. President Demands Iran Reopen Strait of Hormuz

Why it matters locally: Louisiana's oil and gas industry could see impacts from disruptions in international shipping routes, as the Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global energy trade.

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WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has demanded Iran publicly declare its intention to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The President's demand follows a U.S. assertion that Iran violated an established ceasefire. The United States identified the alleged violation as Iran firing on commercial ships. Kelly O'Donnell of NBC News reported these developments.