Washington, Aug 2026 : US President Donald Trump has asserted that the United States has “total control” over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and suggested that Washington intends to maintain its hold over the key maritime passage.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “The U.S.A. has total control over the Strait of Hormuz. I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT!” He also described the ongoing US naval blockade in forceful terms, claiming that Iran had little ability to challenge American control of the waterway.
“Our Naval Blockade is being called, by everyone, ‘A WALL OF STEEL,’ and there is nothing Iran can do about it,” Trump wrote.
The US President did not provide details about the nature or operational scope of the reported blockade. He also did not specify how long Washington intended to maintain control of the Strait or outline the conditions that could lead to an end to the operation.
Trump used the post to portray Iran as facing severe military, political and economic difficulties. He claimed that Tehran had lost much of its military capability and was struggling to respond effectively to US actions.
“They have no Navy, they have no Air Force, their remaining soldiers are unpaid, the IRGC is decimated and fleeing, and their ‘Leadership’ is uncertain, at best!” Trump said.
The President did not provide evidence to support the claims made in his post and did not identify the Iranian leaders whose positions he described as uncertain.
Trump also highlighted what he described as a worsening economic situation in Iran. He claimed the country was facing severe financial difficulties and rapidly rising prices.
“They have No Money - Their country is ‘shot.’ All they have is FAKE NEWS and 300% INFLATION, and getting worse!” he said.
The remarks represent another escalation in Trump's rhetoric towards Tehran amid heightened tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important energy corridors. The waterway connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and serves as a major route for global oil and gas shipments.
Trump also sought to underline his assessment that Iran's influence in the Middle East has diminished. “Iran is all talk and no action, the Bully of the Middle East No Longer,” he wrote.
The post ended with the words, “Praise be to Allah! President DONALD J. TRUMP.”
There was no immediate Iranian response to Trump's remarks in the material available. His statement also provided no details about casualties, naval confrontations or the impact of the reported blockade on commercial shipping.
The latest comments are likely to draw close international attention given the Strait's importance to global energy markets and maritime trade. Any prolonged disruption or confrontation in the area could have wider consequences for shipping, oil prices and regional security.
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