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Trump says U.S. is "clearing out" the Strait of Hormuz as U.S., Iranian officials meet in Pakistan

President Trump said the U.S. is "clearing out" the Strait of Hormuz on social media Saturday. Meanwhile, U.S. officials are meeting face-to-face with Iranian and Pakistani officials in Islamabad. CBS News' Taurean Small has the latest.

Published April 11, 2026, 5:40 PM
Updated April 11, 2026, 10:20 PM920
Trump says U.S. is "clearing out" the Strait of Hormuz as U.S., Iranian officials meet in Pakistan

President Trump said the U.S. is "clearing out" the Strait of Hormuz on social media Saturday. Meanwhile, U.S. officials are meeting face-to-face with Iranian and Pakistani officials in Islamabad. CBS News' Taurean Small has the latest.

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