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Trump claims U.S. has ‘total control’ over Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. president highlighted control over Hormuz as U.S. forces redirected vessels to Iranian ports.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that his country has ‘total control’ over the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions with Iran. Reports indicate that U.S. forces fired upon a vessel heading to an Iranian port and have redirected 55 ships.
Trump emphasized the U.S. Navy is ‘incredible’ and that circumstances are ‘going very well’ for the country. His remarks come at a time of uncertainty regarding negotiations with Iran.
Meanwhile, Iran, through the new Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, asserted that the strait will ‘remain closed’ until the conflict is resolved, in response to Trump's statements.
Tensions in the region have increased, and U.S. military actions seem to be part of a broader strategy against Iran's activities.