US-Iran war: Hormuz remains closed as talks continue
Trump says US has ‘total’ control of Hormuz as Iran standoff continues President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States has “total” control of the Strait of Hormuz, as Washington and Tehran remained at an impasse over conditions for reopening the vital waterway. “Iran is going fine, doing just absolutely fine. We totally control the Strait of Hormuz, we have control over it. Nobody…
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump asserted that the United States holds "total" control over the Strait of Hormuz, as discussions persisted between Washington and Tehran regarding the reopening of this crucial waterway. At a press conference at Joint Base Andrews, Trump stated, "Our Navy is unbelievable and things are going great for our country." He asserted that the US Navy is in charge of the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that no other nation possesses control over it.
However, Trump expressed a lack of trust in Iran, emphasizing his skepticism of their intentions. He said, "I do not trust Iran. I am the last person to trust Iran. They lied to me constantly." Despite this, Trump acknowledged that the US is in a "very good position" and argued that Iran is no longer the dominant force in the Middle East.
Additionally, Trump revealed that security officials had covertly moved him to a different aircraft following the NATO summit in Turkey due to a potential threat from Iran. He stated, "We have total control over the Hormuz Strait right now. They do not have control, we have control, we own it."
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