Norwegian Prime Minister: Concerns that the situation in Iran appears to be escalating.

1. Vague Answers on US Escort Missions in the Strait of Hormuz —Regarding whether the US military is escorting ships in the Strait of Hormuz, US President Trump gave a vague answer in an interview, only stating "possibly." He also stated that it was unclear whether Iran had placed mines in the Strait of Hormuz. 2. Call for Allies to Jointly Maintain the Strait of Hormuz —Trump stated that many countries will join the US in sending warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to navigation. He hoped that France, Japan, South Korea, and the UK would send warships to the area to eliminate the threat to the Strait of Hormuz. However, none of these four countries publicly responded to Trump's call. 3. Declining Approval Ratings —A recent NBC News poll shows that Trump's approval rating among registered voters has dropped 3 percentage points from 47% in March 2025 to 44%, while his disapproval rating has climbed to 54%. The Decision Desk HQ poll average shows similar results: 43.1% in favor, 54.4% against. 4. Says No Readiness for Deal with Iran —Trump stated that he is not currently prepared to reach a deal with Iran because "the conditions aren't good enough." He added that the US strike on Kharg Island had "completely destroyed" most of the island, but "we might strike a few more times, just for fun." Trump also questioned whether Iran's new Supreme Leader is still alive. 5. Denies Five US Refueling Tankers Destroyed in Saudi Arabia —Trump stated on social media that another fake news outlet deliberately fabricated a misleading headline about five refueling tankers being shot down at an airport in Saudi Arabia. In reality, the base was hit several days earlier, but the aircraft were not "shot down" or "destroyed." Four of them were almost undamaged and have regained their flight capability. One was slightly damaged but will soon be back in service. 6. Trump accuses Democrats of refusing to comply with congressional agreement, resulting in TSA employees being furloughed — Trump: Thank you Johnny Jones and all our great Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers, you are still holding your posts without pay because radical left-wing Democrats refuse to comply with the (short-term spending) agreement that has been passed and voted on by Congress.

U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham: Iran’s attempt to close the Strait of Hormuz is suicidal.