Several cargo ships have been hit by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz. The attacks come after oil prices spiked above $100 a barrel over fears for shipping through in the Strait, before settling down again. Donald Trump has threatened Iran with more strikes if it closes the vital shipping route. But Sky News analyst Professor Michael Clarke says the strait does not need to be closed for shipping - and the world economy - to be disrupted. #straitofhormuz #iran #middleeast #skynews #trump #israel #globaleconomy #globalshipping SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/skynews Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skynews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skynews Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skynews For more content go to http://news.sky.com and download our apps: Apple https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/sky-news/id316391924?mt=8 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bskyb.skynews.android&hl=en_GB Listen to our new podcast This is Why, available for free here: https://podfollow.com/thisiswhy To enquire about licensing Sky News content, you can find more information here: https://news.sky.com/info/library-sales