Trump Claims 'Total Control' of Strait of Hormuz
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- Trump posted on Truth Social claiming the US has 'total control' over the Strait of Hormuz, opening his post with the phrase 'Praise be to Allah!'
- Trump described the US naval blockade as a 'WALL OF STEEL' and wrote 'I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT!' regarding permanent US control of the waterway
- Trump said there was little Iran could do to challenge the blockade
- Trump launched a sweeping attack on Iran's military and leadership, claiming the country had no navy or air force
- Trump asserted that Iran's remaining soldiers were unpaid
Why it matters: Trump's explicit declaration that the US will 'KEEP' control of the Strait of Hormuz — a corridor carrying roughly a fifth of global oil shipments — publicly closes the door on any negotiated settlement, framing Iran as militarily incapable of resistance rather than a negotiating partner.
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