{
  "id": 674835,
  "title": "Trump Says US Controls the Strait of Hormuz, But Talks Continue",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/trump-says-us-controls-the-strait-of-hormuz-but-talks-continue",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-12T14:28:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Bloomberg",
    "slug": "bloomberg",
    "url": "https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-12/trump-says-us-controls-the-strait-but-talks-continue-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "President Donald Trump claimed the US had “total control over the Hormuz Strait,” saying “We own it” and that Iran's actions will be met with force. Talks appear to be deadlocked as each side hardens their stance. Oil prices have been climbing as traders remain uncertain about the prospects of a deal. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall reports. (Source: Bloomberg)",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}