{ "id": 752046, "title": "Iran claims control of Strait of Hormuz, rejecting Trump’s claim of US total dominance", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/iran-claims-control-of-strait-of-hormuz-rejecting-trumps-claim-of-us", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-13T09:44:52.000Z", "source": { "name": "Jerusalem Post", "slug": "jerusalem-post", "url": "https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-905395" }, "original_language": "en", "account": "The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for global oil and gas shipments, is now firmly under Iranian control, according to the newly appointed head of Iran's Basij paramilitary unit, Hossein Taeb. This claim contradicts US President Donald Trump's assertion that the United States maintains \"total control\" of the strategic passage. Taeb stated that the US attempted to disrupt Iran's influence in the region through another conflict, but failed, emphasizing Iran's continued security and control over the Strait.\n\nFollowing the initiation of the war on February 28, the Islamic Republic effectively closed the strait, which previously facilitated a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas trade. In response, the US imposed a naval blockade on Iranian shipping and ports, claiming its intention to safeguard the freedom of navigation for vessels traveling to and from non-Iranian ports. However, in June, the two nations reached a temporary agreement, declaring a permanent ceasefire and advocating for a return to freedom of navigation in the Gulf. This deal was short-lived, as Iran resumed limited attacks on vessels, leading the US to resume strikes on Iran's southern provinces aimed at weakening Tehran's capacity to target ships in the Gulf.\n\nTaeb further stated that Iran would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz without the other party fulfilling its commitments under the interim agreement. He also warned that Iran would respond more forcefully in any future conflict, stating, \"In a possible future war, we will stand more firmly and more offensively.\"", "summary": "US President Donald Trump claimed the US had \"total control\" of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has rejected this claim. According to Hossein Taeb, head of Iran's Basij paramilitary unit, the Strait of Hormuz is \"under the management and control of the Islamic Republic\".\n\nThis exchange occurred after traffic through the Strait of Hormuz had effectively stalled due to the ongoing US-Iran situation. The strait is a critical waterway through which oil flows from countries like Saudi Arabia and Iraq to the rest of the world.\n\nTrump also claimed the US Navy had swept the strait for mines. Iran says it won't reopen the strait fully until the US meets its conditions.", "key_points": [], "editors_take": null, "illustration": null, "coverage": { "outlets": 12, "also_reported_by": [ { "outlet": "Al Majalla English", "title": "As the US and Iran spar over Hormuz deal, the world waits with bated breath", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/as-the-us-and-iran-spar-over-hormuz-deal-the-world-waits-with-bated", "published": "2026-08-13T05:23:44.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Middle East Eye", "title": "Iran says Strait of Hormuz is under its control", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-is-under-its-control", "published": "2026-08-13T08:02:28.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today", "title": "Iran says Strait of Hormuz is under its control, Fars news reports", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-is-under-its-control-fars-news-reports", "published": "2026-08-13T08:13:21.000Z" }, { "outlet": "CBS News", "title": "Tehran says Strait of Hormuz \"under Iran's control\" after Trump threat", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/tehran-says-strait-of-hormuz-under-irans-control-after-trump-threat", "published": "2026-08-13T10:33:52.000Z" }, { "outlet": "The National UAE", "title": "Iran war latest: Ships must take permission to safely transit Strait of Hormuz, Iran says", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/iran-war-latest-ships-must-take-permission-to-safely-transit-strait", "published": "2026-08-13T12:34:30.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Euronews", "title": "Iran's military rejects Trump's claims of US control over Strait of Hormuz as 'lies'", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/irans-military-rejects-trumps-claims-of-us-control-over-strait-of", "published": "2026-08-13T13:50:19.000Z" }, { "outlet": "France 24", "title": "Iran says Trump ‘lied’ about US control over Strait of Hormuz", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/iran-says-trump-lied-about-us-control-over-strait-of-hormuz", "published": "2026-08-13T14:08:54.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Al Jazeera", "title": "Iran says Strait of Hormuz under its control, rejects Trump claims", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-under-its-control-rejects-trump-claims", "published": "2026-08-13T14:59:42.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Channel News Asia", "title": "Iran rejects Trump claims of US control over Hormuz as 'lies'", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/iran-rejects-trump-claims-of-us-control-over-hormuz-as-lies-786785", "published": "2026-08-13T16:33:19.000Z" }, { "outlet": "The Korea Times", "title": "Iran rejects Trump claims of US control over Hormuz as 'lies'", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/iran-rejects-trump-claims-of-us-control-over-hormuz-as-lies", "published": "2026-08-13T16:37:02.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Qatar Tribune", "title": "Iran says Strait of Hormuz under its control, rejects Trump claims", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-under-its-control-rejects-trump-claims-810960", "published": "2026-08-13T21:00:00.000Z" } ] }, "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." }