Washington DC, April 2 -- US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) expressed confidence that the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil shipping route off the coast of Iran, will reopen "naturally" once the ongoing conflict concludes in the region, amid concerns over the rising global oil prices.

During his address to the nation, Trump outlined an optimistic outlook for the future, indicating that stability would return to energy markets following the end of hostilities.

He emphasised that the reopening of the key maritime corridor would play a crucial role in restoring balance in global energy supply chains and financial markets, which have seen significant disruption since the start of the conflict in February.

"Iran has bee...