PremiumMichael BirnbaumWashington Post·21 Jun, 2026 10:14 PM7 mins to readUS President Donald Trump has made clear that a halt to oil shipping out of the Persian Gulf is a pressure point. Photo / AFPUS President Donald Trump has made clear that a halt to oil shipping out of the Persian Gulf is a pressure point. Photo / AFPA Fox News poll released last week found that 58% of voters thought the US made the wrong decision in taking military action against Iran in February.
US President Donald Trump’s effort to strike a deal with Iran faced significant headwinds on Sunday (Monday NZT), as Tehran flexed its control













