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President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States has “total control” of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, escalating his rhetoric toward Iran as tensions surrounding the critical waterway continue.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the US Navy had established what he described as a “wall of steel” around the Strait of Hormuz. He claimed Iran was unable to challenge the American naval presence and suggested Washington could maintain control of the waterway.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints and plays a major role in international energy markets. Any prolonged disruption in the area can affect oil supplies, shipping costs and global fuel prices.
Trump Says Iran Cannot Challenge US Naval Blockade
Trump argued that Iran’s military capabilities have been severely weakened and claimed Tehran no longer has the strength to confront the United States in the region.
He said Iran has been left without an effective navy or air force and claimed some Iranian troops have not been paid.
Trump also alleged that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC, has suffered major losses and that elements of the organization are fleeing.
The president’s comments come amid an extended US-Iran confrontation involving military pressure, sanctions, negotiations and restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump has repeatedly used the phrase “wall of steel” when describing the US naval blockade. His latest remarks indicate that Washington intends to maintain pressure on Iran while negotiations over the future of the waterway remain uncertain.
Trump Claims Iran Inflation Has Reached 300%
Alongside his comments about the Strait of Hormuz, Trump made sweeping claims about Iran’s economic condition.
The president said Iran is effectively out of money and described the country’s economy as severely damaged. He claimed Iranian inflation has reached 300% and said the situation is continuing to deteriorate.
Trump also portrayed Iran as a country with limited ability to respond to American military pressure, arguing that Tehran is now “all talk and no action.”
The inflation figure was presented by Trump as part of his broader argument that Iran is under severe economic strain. The claim has not been independently established in the material surrounding his statement and should be treated as a presidential allegation rather than a verified economic statistic.
Strait of Hormuz Remains a Global Economic Flashpoint
The dispute over the Strait of Hormuz extends well beyond the United States and Iran.
The waterway connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, making it a crucial route for international oil and energy shipments. Concerns over military activity in the area can quickly affect global markets.
Recent shipping activity has remained heavily disrupted. A Wall Street Journal report said only a small number of vessels were crossing the strait compared with normal traffic, highlighting the impact that security concerns and the ongoing confrontation are having on commercial shipping.
The situation has also increased pressure on ship operators, insurers and energy companies as businesses assess the risks of sending vessels through the region.
Trump Says Iran Is No Longer the “Bully of the Middle East”
Trump further argued that Iran’s regional influence has declined sharply.
He said Tehran is no longer the “Bully of the Middle East,” presenting the US military campaign and economic pressure as evidence that Iran’s ability to project power has been reduced.
The comments represent some of Trump’s strongest recent statements about Iran’s military and economic position.
However, the situation remains fluid, with the Strait of Hormuz continuing to be a major point of confrontation between Washington and Tehran.
Trump’s assertion that the United States has “total control” over the waterway has also been reported by Reuters, which said the president made the statement on August 12 while describing the US naval blockade as a “wall of steel.”
The continuing standoff is being closely watched by global energy markets, shipping companies and governments concerned about the potential consequences of a prolonged disruption in one of the world’s most important maritime trade routes.
