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President Trump again insists the US has ‘total control’ of the strait, while Tehran is resolute that Washington must meet its demands.
Published On 13 Aug 2026
- President Donald Trump has again insisted that the US has “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz, despite shipping traffic through the key waterway dropping to a one-week low amid the escalating war on Iran.
- Tehran remains resolute, pledging to continue its resistance against the US and keep the strait closed until all its demands are met.
