(LEAD) Trump says 'with a little more time,' U.S. can open Strait of Hormuz, take oil, 'make a fortune' | Yonhap News Agency

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President Donald Trump said Friday that "with a little more time," the United States can easily open up the Strait of Hormuz, take the oil and "make a fortune," amid growing concerns over the impact of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran on oil prices and inflation. The waterway is responsible for about a fifth of the world's oil supply. "With a little more time, we can easily OPEN THE HORMUZ STRAIT, TAKE THE OIL, & MAKE A FORTUNE," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "IT WOULD BE A 'GUSHER' FOR THE WORLD???" The remarks came after Trump warned Wednesday that the U.S. military will hit the Islamic Republic "extremely hard" over the next two to three weeks and "bring them back to the stone ages." This file photo, released by Reuters, shows U.S. Korea, France agree to cooperate on safe passage through Strait of Hormuz (LEAD) Lee hosts dinner for France's Macron ahead of summit Most Viewed More Most Viewed Photos New school year begins in N. Korea prev (LEAD) Trump says 'with a little more time,' U.S. can open Strait of Hormuz, take oil, 'make a fortune' Next (LEAD) Trump says 'with a little more time,' U.S. can open Strait of Hormuz, take oil, 'make a fortune'

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By Song Sang-ho
WASHINGTON, April 3 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that "with a little more time," the United States can easily open up the Strait of Hormuz, take the oil and "make a fortune," amid growing concerns over the impact of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran on oil prices and inflation.
Trump made the remarks in a social media post, as Iran's retaliatory attacks have seriously disrupted shipping through the strait, a key energy shipping route, pushing up oil prices. The waterway is responsible for about a fifth of the world's oil supply.
"With a little more time, we can easily OPEN THE HORMUZ STRAIT, TAKE THE OIL, & MAKE A FORTUNE," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "IT WOULD BE A 'GUSHER' FOR THE WORLD???"
The remarks came after Trump warned Wednesday that the U.S. military will hit the Islamic Republic "extremely hard" over the next two to three weeks and "bring them back to the stone ages."
This file photo, released by Reuters, shows U.S. President Donald Trump speaking during the signing ceremony for an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on March 31, 2026. (Yonhap)
Meanwhile, Iran shot down a U.S. F-15E fighter jet that flew over the country, The New York Times and other news outlets reported, marking the first known U.S. aircraft loss since the start of the war on Feb. 28. One of the two crew members has been rescued.
A U.S. A-10 attack plane also crashed in the region, with the pilot safely rescued, the newspaper said.
The crashes suggested that Iran's missile capabilities still remain despite the Trump administration's claim that its military operation has seriously weakened them.
Following the loss of the U.S. aircraft, Trump told NBC that Iran's actions would not negatively affect negotiations.
"No, not at all," he was quoted by NBC as saying in a brief phone interview. "No, it's war."
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### Areas for Consideration
- Following the loss of the U.S. aircraft, Trump told NBC that Iran's actions would not negatively affect negotiations. "No, not at all," he was quoted by NBC as saying in a brief phone interview. "No, it's war." sshluck@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #Trump #Iran Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold (LEAD) S.

### Implications
- President Donald Trump said Friday that "with a little more time," the United States can easily open up the Strait of Hormuz, take the oil and "make a fortune," amid growing concerns over the impact of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran on oil prices and inflation.
- The waterway is responsible for about a fifth of the world's oil supply. "With a little more time, we can easily OPEN THE HORMUZ STRAIT, TAKE THE OIL, & MAKE A FORTUNE," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "IT WOULD BE A 'GUSHER' FOR THE WORLD???" The remarks came after Trump warned Wednesday that the U.S. military will hit the Islamic Republic "extremely hard" over the next two to three weeks and "bring them back to the stone ages." This file photo, released by Reuters, shows U.S.
- Following the loss of the U.S. aircraft, Trump told NBC that Iran's actions would not negatively affect negotiations. "No, not at all," he was quoted by NBC as saying in a brief phone interview. "No, it's war." sshluck@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #Trump #Iran Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold (LEAD) S.
- Korea co-sponsors U.N. resolution on N.K. human rights (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S.

### Expert Commentary
This article covers trump, oil, strait topics. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 603.