Trump Claims US Controls Strait of Hormuz Amid Tensions With Iran

Former US President Donald Trump has asserted that the United States holds control over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping chokepoint. Iran, however, maintains that the strait falls under its own jurisdiction and influence. Tehran has reportedly attacked multiple vessels that attempted to avoid Iranian-controlled waters by routing through the northern coast of Oman. The competing claims highlight escalating tensions over one of the world's most strategically vital maritime passages. Control of the strait has significant implications for global oil supply and international shipping routes.
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