# Tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz as Trump says Iran conflict to end soon

Tankers were reported hit in the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war, a vital route for global oil shipments. US President Donald Trump again said the conflict would end soon. Attacks there risk disrupting energy supplies and widening the regional conflict.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/11/2/iran-war-live-tankers-hit-in-hormuz-trump-again-says-conflict-to-end-soon?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000