Trump claims ‘total control’ of Strait of Hormuz as war drags on
President Donald Trump declared once again on Wednesday that the U.S. military had “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz and floated the possibility the United States could retain control of the key waterway.“The U.S.A. has total control over the Strait of Hormuz,” he said on Truth Social on Wednesday morning. The two sides have held talks about the strait. Navy has imposed a counter-blockade of Iranian ports, which it resumed last month.
- ▪President Donald Trump declared once again on Wednesday that the U.S. military had “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz and floated the possibility the United States could retain control of the key waterway.“The U.S.A. has total contro
- ▪The two sides have held talks about the strait.
- ▪Navy has imposed a counter-blockade of Iranian ports, which it resumed last month.
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President Donald Trump declared once again on Wednesday that the U.S. military had “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz and floated the possibility the United States could retain control of the key waterway.“The U.S.A. has total control over the Strait of Hormuz,” he said on Truth Social on Wednesday morning. “I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT! Our Naval Blockade is being called, by everyone, ‘A WALL OF STEEL,’ and there is nothing Iran can do about it.” Recommended Stories Trump claims ‘total control’ of Strait of Hormuz as war drags on US killed 153 civilians in three strikes on Yemen in 2025, Pentagon says US and allies demand 24-hour notice for ballistic missile launches after Chinese test The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway connecting the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, and Iran…
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