Iran Disputes Trump Hormuz Claim

Iran challenged Trump's claim of U.S. control over Hormuz as shipping traffic fell.

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Iran asserts full claim to Strait of Hormuz, calls U.S. war ‘miscalculated’

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Trump Says US Has ‘Total Control’ of Hormuz

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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.

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Trump Overstates ControlLeans Left

Trump is falsely overstating U.S. control over the Strait of Hormuz and the state of Iran’s military power. His claims that Iran has been crushed or that Washington controls vessel traffic through the strait do not match reality.