Trump Claims Control of Strait of Hormuz as Stalemate Deepens The simmering tensions between the US and Iran have taken a dramatic turn with President Trump claiming that American forces control the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The waterway, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea, is vital for global trade, with around 20% of the world's oil supply passing through it.
Trump's statement was in response to Iran's demand for compensation for war damage, one of its conditions for reopening the Strait.