Trump Demands Korea Send Warships to Hormuz Strait

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said high gasoline prices will persist for several more weeks. He also indicated the war will not end anytime soon, following President Donald Trump's call for South Korea, France, Britain, Japan, and China to dispatch warships.

Wright appeared on NBC News on Sunday and said, "It will take a few weeks to get relief from high gasoline price burdens," adding, "Eventually, we will eliminate the greatest risk factor to global energy supply."

When asked when the war would end, he said, "There are no guarantees in war," adding, "The exact timing is uncertain, but ending the war is one of the administration's goals."

Oil prices have surged as the U.S.-Iran war enters its third week. According to the American Automobile Association, the average price of regular gasoline in the United States is currently $3.70 per gallon, up 26% in the past month.

Meanwhile, President Trump is developing a plan to safely escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global energy supply. In an interview with the Financial Times, he warned allies that failing to help keep the strait open would result in a "very bad future."

Trump urged Britain, China, France, Japan, and South Korea to send warships to the strait, emphasizing that each country must take "all necessary measures" to keep it open. He said, "If there is no response or a negative response, it will have a very bad impact on NATO's future."