Iran claims control of Strait of Hormuz, rejecting Trump’s claim of US total dominance

Iran's Basij paramilitary unit asserted on Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management," directly challenging recent claims made by U.S. President Donald Trump. The statement, reported by the semi-official Fars news agency, came just a day after Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform that the United States had "total control" of the vital waterway.

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The Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management."

Hossein Taeb, the head of Iran's Basij, stated that the United States had attempted to undermine Iran's regional popularity by initiating conflict in the Strait of Hormuz. He claimed these efforts were ultimately defeated, despite U.S. assertions that Iran lacked significant naval or air power. Taeb emphasized Iran's continued security and control over the strategic passage.

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Taeb said the United States had sought to disrupt what he described as the Islamic Republic's popularity in the region by launching another war in the Strait of Hormuz, but had once more been defeated despite claiming Iran had neither an air force nor a navy.

"Today you see that the Strait of Hormuz is under the management and control of the Islamic Republic," Taeb said, adding that Iran is proceeding on its course with complete security. This assertion highlights the ongoing geopolitical tensions and competing narratives surrounding maritime security and influence in the Persian Gulf region.

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Today you see that the Strait of Hormuz is under the management and control of the Islamic Republic.