US will ‘keep’ control of Hormuz strait, says Trump

President Donald Trump declared on Wednesday that the United States has "total control" over the vital Strait of Hormuz, vowing to maintain that dominance. "Our Naval Blockade is being called, by everyone, ‘A WALL OF STEEL,’ and there is nothing Iran can do about it," Trump posted on his Truth Social platform.

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The U.S.A. has total control over the Strait of Hormuz. I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT!

This assertion comes amid a protracted conflict where U.S. and Israeli forces have inflicted significant damage on Iran's military and leadership. Iran has responded with missile attacks on regional U.S. bases and allies, and has effectively disrupted shipping in the strait, impacting the global economy. Trump has previously claimed U.S. control over the waterway, crucial for energy and commodity transport.

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Our Naval Blockade is being called, by everyone, ‘A WALL OF STEEL,’ and there is nothing Iran can do about it.

Despite the ongoing conflict, Trump has moderated his threats of escalation, particularly with the U.S. midterm elections approaching. The war is currently in a standoff, though Trump indicated a strategy of blockading Iranian ports, which he described as "low-keying." He suggested the U.S. is only semi-negotiating with Iran, observing its economic struggles with high inflation and lack of funds.

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We have total control over the Hormuz Strait right now. They don’t have control. We have total control. We own it.