On CNN, Nikki Haley discussed the United States’s move to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. She praised JD Vance’s negotiation strategy in Pakistan and CENTCOM’s success in targeting Iran’s drone capabilities. She explained that ensuring the strait is reopened is the immediate priority and that the next phase will focus on addressing challenges posed by Russia and China.
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President Donald Trump during a news conference in the White House briefing room on Monday, April 6, 2026. (Getty Images)