US in ‘total control’ of Strait of Hormuz, Trump says

Middle East Eye·August 12, 2026War

US in ‘total control’ of Strait of Hormuz, Trump says US President Donald Trump told reporters that he does not "trust Iran", and further claimed that the US has full control over the vital Strait of Hormuz. He said that the current situation with Tehran is "going fine – going just absolutely fine. " "We totally control the Strait of Hormuz.