Trump: US Navy fully controls Hormuz Strait, blocks Iran transit
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President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the US Navy has full control over the Strait of Hormuz and will block all Iranian fuel and cargo transit until Tehran agrees to a deal or full surrender, accusing Iran of hypocrisy in ongoing talks. Trump also vowed that Iran would never be allowed to develop nuclear weapons. The statement came even as Iran claimed no substantive talks took place and threatened to assert its own control over the waterway.
The Blockade
Trump described the US naval presence as a 'blockade' or an 'American Steel Wall,' asserting that no goods can pass through the strait without US permission. He said the blockade would remain until Iran negotiates a deal or faces 'full surrender.' The Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping route, has been a focal point of US-Iran tensions for decades.
Iran's Response
Iran’s leadership denied that substantive talks with Washington were ongoing, claiming only discussions about Oman took place and threatening to control the strait. Trump called Iranian officials 'incredibly hypocritical,' alleging they simultaneously seek negotiations while publicly claiming none occurred. The back-and-forth underscores the fragile state of diplomatic communications between the two countries.
What's Next
Another round of indirect talks is expected in the coming weeks, though no date has been set. It remains unclear whether the blockade will escalate into a direct military confrontation or compel Iran to make concessions.
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Trump: US Navy fully controls Hormuz Strait, blocks Iran transit
