Iran Disputes Trump Hormuz Claim

President Donald Trump said the U.S. has “total control” of the Strait of Hormuz and called its naval blockade a “wall of steel,” while Iran said the waterway remains closed and ships need its authorization to pass. Maritime tracking showed traffic sinking to near three-month lows, though Energy Secretary Chris Wright said nearly 9 million barrels per day were exiting and covert movements were being missed. War Secretary Pete Hegseth said U.S. forces can maintain the blockade indefinitely as talks remain stalled over ending the five-month war.