The Headlines Trump Asks for Help With Strait of Hormuz, and Israeli Forces Kill Family in West Bank
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Mar 16, 2026 David M. Halbfinger, Jerusalem bureau chief for The New York Times, provides on-the-ground reporting and interviews from the West Bank. He discusses the deadly family shooting and eyewitness accounts. The conversation also covers attacks around the Strait of Hormuz and strategic dilemmas facing U.S. and allied naval responses.
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Hormuz Closure Risks Global Oil Shock
- The Strait of Hormuz closure is creating global economic shock as shipping is nearly halted and oil prices rise.
- At least 16 commercial vessels attacked and the Pentagon says reopening would be costly and dangerous due to small-boat missiles and mines.
Trump Seeks International Naval Help
- President Trump publicly asked China, France, Japan, South Korea and Britain to send naval forces, signaling U.S. limits in the region.
- Military leaders warn even one hostile speedboat or mined tanker makes full clearance a hugely risky, expensive operation.
Ground Operations Would Entangle U.S. Forces
- A potential ground campaign to seize Karg Island or tunnel-stored uranium would require sustained troop presence and high risk.
- Trump has threatened destroying Karg Island but says he doesn't want the long-term troop commitments it would entail.