The United States is seeking international assistance to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amidst surging crude oil prices. President Donald Trump is scheduled to receive a briefing on potential military strikes against Iran. These actions aim to encourage Iran's flexibility on nuclear issues during negotiations.

U.S. President Donald Trump is slated to receive a briefing on April 30 on plans for a series of fresh military ‌strikes on Iran in hopes of making Iran more flexible on nuclear issues in negotiations