Trump Claims ‘Total Control’ of Hormuz, Calls US Naval Presence a ‘Wall of Steel’
What Happened
US President Donald Trump said the United States has “total control” of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and indicated Washington intends to maintain its position there. He described the US naval blockade as a “Wall of Steel” and claimed Iran lacks the capability to challenge it.
Key Takeaways
The comments signal continued tensions between the US and Iran over one of the world's most important oil shipping routes. Iran has linked any reopening of the strait to the lifting of the US blockade, sanctions relief, and security guarantees, keeping global energy markets on edge.