President Donald Trump stated in an interview Tuesday morning that the United States controls the strategic waterway, while acknowledging that Iran can still 'create problems' and 'do things that are not pleasant.' The remarks are the latest in a series of Trump pronouncements on the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions with Tehran.
President Donald Trump asserted Tuesday morning that the United States controls the Strait of Hormuz, while acknowledging that Iran retains the ability to disrupt traffic. "Yes, we control it. They can create problems. They can do things that are not pleasant, but we control it," Trump said, according to a report.
Over the past several weeks, Trump has repeatedly claimed U.S. control over the strait. As The Zioneer has reported, on July 13 he declared the U.S. the "Guardian of the Strait of Hormuz" and imposed a 20% fee on cargo passing through. On June 26, he said the strait is open and setting records, and that negotiations with Iran are proceeding from a "position of absolute power." Earlier, on July 9, Trump questioned whether Iran is "worthy" of a deal, calling the regime "out of control."
The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has repeatedly insisted on its own authority over the waterway, setting up a direct confrontation with the U.S. position.
The exact outlet and context of Tuesday's interview were not immediately clear. Trump's remarks come amid a long-running standoff with Iran over the strait, with the U.S. military maintaining a significant presence in the region.
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