Trump claims US has 'total control' over Strait of Hormuz

Middle East Eye · April 23, 2026 Politics

Trump claims US has 'total control' over Strait of Hormuz President Donald Trump said on Thursday the US had "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, and that it was "sealed up tight" until Iran made a deal. Trump, who did not provide any evidence, posted the claim on his TruthSocial outlet. "Iran is having a very hard time figuring out who their leader is!