Trump: U.S. “Totally Controls” the Strait, Says Waterway Is Partially Open
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that the strategic Strait is “partially open” and asserted that the United States “totally controls the Strait.”
Speaking about the key maritime chokepoint, Trump stated:
“The Strait is partially open anyway; we totally control the Strait.”
Although Trump did not specify which strait in the quoted remarks, the comments come amid ongoing tensions involving Iran and the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route through which a significant share of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas exports passes.
The Strait of Hormuz has remained a focal point of regional security concerns, with repeated threats to commercial shipping and heightened military activity involving Iran, the United States, and allied naval forces.
Trump’s remarks are likely to be closely watched by global energy markets and regional governments, as any disruption to maritime traffic through the Strait could have significant implications for international trade and global oil prices.
Iran has previously rejected U.S. claims of control over the waterway, maintaining that the security of the Strait is a regional matter. The latest comments underscore the continuing geopolitical tensions surrounding one of the world’s most strategically important maritime corridors.