Iran has rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that the United States has “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz, saying the strategic waterway will remain closed until Tehran’s conditions are met.
TEHRAN: Iran has dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that the United States has “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz, insisting that statements from American officials cannot change the situation on the ground.
Trump said on his social media platform that the United States had full control over the strategic waterway and would maintain it. He also described the U.S. naval presence in the region as a “WALL OF STEEL”, saying Iran could do nothing about it.
Iran Says Strait Remains Closed
The Persian Gulf Strait Authority rejected Trump’s claim that the Strait of Hormuz was no longer closed.
The authority said repeated statements by U.S. officials that the waterway was open did not alter the reality and maintained that the Strait would not be reopened until Iran’s conditions were met.
Iranian officials have repeatedly warned that restrictions on shipping through the Strait could remain in place as long as pressure on Tehran continues.
Iran Sets Conditions for Reopening
Iran’s newly appointed Supreme National Security Council chief Mohsen Rezaei said Tehran’s position was clear.
According to his statement, Iran wants the United States to end the war and blockade, release frozen Iranian assets and agree to a ceasefire across the region, including in Lebanon and Gaza.
Rezaei said the Strait would remain closed until the conditions were fulfilled.
Why the Strait of Hormuz Matters
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important strategic maritime chokepoints. A significant share of global oil and gas shipments passes through the narrow waterway, making any prolonged disruption a major risk to global energy markets, oil prices and international shipping.
The current tensions have already increased naval patrols and forced commercial shipping companies to reconsider routes and security arrangements.
Diplomatic Efforts Continue
The confrontation comes amid continuing diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran to reduce tensions and restore regular maritime traffic.
The key question now is whether the two sides can reach an agreement that allows commercial shipping to return to normal, or whether the Strait of Hormuz will remain a major instrument of geopolitical pressure between Iran and the United States.
