Trump threatens to destroy Iran over Strait of Hormuz closure — and floats 20% US ‘Guardian Angel’ tax on oil going through waterway

President Trump threatened to destroy Iran on Sunday and suggested that the US could take full control of the Strait of Hormuz, becoming the “Guardian Angel” of the oil choke point and take 20% of the crude if the fragile peace deal falls apart. With Iran declaring the Strait of Hormuz closed over Israel’s continued attacks in Lebanon, Trump threatened to blow away the Islamic Republic and make the US the de facto governor of the waterway. “You close it, and you won’t have a country,” Trump said of the Strait of Hormuz, according to Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst.…

Yankees vs. Reds prediction: MLB Sunday odds, picks, bets

Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The weekend series between the Yankees and Reds continues in the Bronx on Sunday afternoon with the latter’s starter entering in strong form. The…

US Open 2026 enters final round—Here’s how to watch live for free

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Wyndham Clark will continue his bid to win his second US Open in four years when the final round tees off this morning. After three days…

What will the Amazon rainforest look like in 100 years?

The Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world, spanning more than 2 million square miles (5.2 million square kilometers) — an area 12 times the size of California. It influences global water cycles, stores years of global carbon emissions, supports 47 million people, and is home to the greatest…

Christian Scott takes positive step toward looming Mets return

PHILADELPHIA — Christian Scott took a positive step Saturday toward potentially returning to the Mets as soon as his required 15 days on the injured list pass. The right-hander threw a bullpen session before the Mets’ 15-3 loss to the Phillies and reported feeling “good.” Scott was placed on the…

Don’t count out a Scottie Scheffler US Open comeback for career grand slam

Sure, Scottie Scheffler stands six shots behind leader Wyndham Clark entering Sunday’s U.S. Open final round at Shinnecock Hills. If you think that’s insurmountable, you either don’t know Scheffler very well or haven’t been paying a lot of attention to golf the past three years as he’s had a stranglehold…

Sam Bankman-Fried loses bid to overturn crypto fraud conviction, 25-year prison sentence

Sam Bankman-Fried on Friday lost his bid to overturn his fraud conviction and 25-year prison sentence over the collapse of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange he founded. In a unanimous decision, a three-judge panel of the Manhattan-based 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals said prosecutors’ evidence against Bankman-Fried “was, conservatively stated, robust.” “While he was…

Patriots end practice early after scary Drake Maye collision

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel watched his entire season flash before his eyes after a tumultuous offseason. During 11-on-11 drills Thursday, its final practice of the week, New England apparently turned up the heat but was forced to end early as Drake Maye collided with second-year Edge rusher Bradyn Swinson. It…

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