AUG 26, 2026
Tag: Strait of Hormuz
AUG 26, 2026
AUG 22, 2026
Trump Says US Controls Strait of Hormuz as Pressure Mounts on Iran
US President Donald Trump says Washington has “total control” around the Strait of Hormuz as he increases pressure on Iran to agree to a deal. Trump claimed Iran is facing severe economic difficulties, including a lack of funds and soaring inflation, while saying Tehran is not yet ready to accept what he considers the right agreement.
AUG 20, 2026
Trump Says Naval Blockade Effective as Hormuz Remains Open
US President Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz remains open while highlighting the effectiveness of the US naval blockade and rising domestic oil production.
AUG 18, 2026
Donald Trump Says He Likes Idea of Making Strait of Hormuz US Territory
US President Donald Trump has renewed his proposal to declare the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz a US territory, claiming the United States has total control over the waterway.
AUG 13, 2026
Trump Claims US Has ‘Total Control’ Over Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States has “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz, describing the American naval blockade as a “wall of steel.” In a strongly worded statement, Trump said Iran lacks the military and financial strength to challenge the US and described the country as facing severe economic and military difficulties.
AUG 12, 2026
“I Don’t Trust Iran,” Says Trump Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions
Donald Trump says the US has “total control” of the Strait of Hormuz, warns Iran of a severe response and says Washington is in a strong position.
AUG 11, 2026
Iran Sets Conditions to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US ends its naval blockade, pays compensation for war damage, lifts sanctions and releases frozen Iranian assets.
AUG 11, 2026
Trump Says US Controls Strait of Hormuz 100%
US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States Navy has complete control of the Strait of Hormuz, describing the blockade as an “infallible” steel wall.
AUG 4, 2026
Trump: Iran Must Open Strait Before Nuclear Talks
US President Donald Trump said Iran must immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz, calling it the first step in talks while reiterating that Tehran will not be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon.
JUL 22, 2026
Trump Warns Iran of Military Response Over Strait of Hormuz Attacks
US President Donald Trump warned that any Iranian attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz would prompt American strikes on key infrastructure, signaling a tough stance amid regional tensions.
JUL 14, 2026
Trump Calls for Gulf Investment Over US Security Role
Donald Trump said Gulf countries are prepared to invest record sums in the United States and argued that America deserves compensation for safeguarding strategic maritime routes.
JUL 14, 2026
Trump Says US Intensifies Strikes on Iran
Trump says the US is striking Iran heavily and restoring a blockade targeting Iranian trade while allowing other shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.