# Iran could be 'HIT HARD' if Strait of Hormuz isn't opened

https://mins.news/en/video/16395

- Fox News, 2026-08-07 17:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMtdKgZAGLo

> Chief international correspondent Steve Harrigan reports live from Tel Aviv on possible talks with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. The report focuses on diplomatic contacts concerning whether the waterway will be opened. It also warns that Iran could be “hit hard” if the strait remains closed. The coverage places the issue within the broader Middle East context.

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