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US vows TSA paychecks as Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts oil shipments

The Trump Administration promises immediate pay for TSA staff to ease airport staffing shortages, while intensified strikes in the Middle East have shut the Strait of Hormuz to most oil shipments.

Mar 28th 2026 · United States

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  • The Trump Administration said TSA workers would receive pay as soon as Monday to address airport staffing shortages.
  • Airports are reporting ongoing staff shortages that continue to strain operations and cause delays.
  • Strikes in the Middle East have intensified and led to the Strait of Hormuz being closed to most global oil transports, disrupting shipping routes.

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