President Donald Trump stated that the United States has complete control over the Strait of Hormuz and intends to maintain this authority.
On August 12, Trump expressed on social media platform Truth Social, "The U.S. has total control of the Strait of Hormuz," adding, "I believe we will continue to maintain this."
He further claimed that the U.S. maritime blockade against Iran is referred to by everyone as a "steel wall," asserting that Iran can do nothing in response.
Trump remarked, "Iran has no navy or air force. The remaining soldiers are not even being paid, and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is in disarray and fleeing," stating, "Their leadership is, to put it mildly, in a state of uncertainty."
He added, "They have no money. The country is in ruins," and noted, "All they have left are fake news and 300% inflation, and the situation is getting worse."
Trump concluded, "Iran talks a lot but takes no action," declaring, "They are no longer the bullies of the Middle East."
These comments come amid ongoing negotiations between Iran and mediating countries in the Middle East regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting a continued tension with Iran, which claims effective control over the strait.
However, The Wall Street Journal pointed out that Trump's assertion of control over Hormuz does not align with the realities at sea.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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