Iran has announced that it maintains complete authority over the Strait of Hormuz, directly contradicting recent assertions made by former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding American dominance in the vital maritime passage. The Islamic Republic’s officials emphasized that Tehran’s control over the waterway remains absolute and unchallenged.
The statement is seen as a firm response to earlier remarks by Trump, who had claimed U.S. supremacy in the region. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, has long been a flashpoint for tensions between Iran and the United States. Iran’s latest declaration underscores its stance that no foreign power can undermine its position in the strategic waterway.