"Leavitt called the move completely unacceptable during a press briefing on Wednesday afternoon while also saying the Trump administration believes the report is incorrect."
"We have seen an uptick of traffic in the strait today. And I will reiterate the president's expectation and demand that the Strait of Hormuz is reopened immediately, quickly and safely."
"Trump announced he had halted planned strikes on Iran's power plants and bridges on Tuesday night, about 90 minutes before the deadline he gave the country hit."
"The price of oil has plummeted since then, dropping from north of $100 per barrel to about $74 on Wednesday afternoon which makes the question of whether or not the Strait of Hormuz was closed so critical."
Iranian state media reported the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks on Lebanon. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt condemned this action as completely unacceptable. She stated that the Trump administration believes these reports are incorrect and emphasized the president's expectation for the strait to be reopened immediately. The situation is critical as oil prices have significantly dropped, making the status of the Strait of Hormuz vital for economic stability.
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