World ( The cow news digital ) US President Donald Trump has claimed that the Strait of Hormuz is under American control and that no vessels are being allowed to pass toward Iranian ports, according to statements attributed to him. His remarks come amid ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran, particularly over maritime security and regional influence in key shipping routes.
Trump stated that a blockade is effectively in place at the strategic waterway, suggesting that Iran is facing severe economic pressure as a result. He claimed that the restrictions on maritime movement are causing Iran significant daily financial losses, estimating the impact at hundreds of millions of dollars.
According to his comments, Iran is allegedly suffering major economic damage due to limited access through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for global oil and trade shipments. He further suggested that Tehran would prefer the waterway to remain open in order to sustain its export revenue, despite public statements indicating otherwise.
Trump also claimed that Iran had privately expressed interest in reopening the passage, though he insisted that maintaining restrictions was necessary from a US strategic standpoint. He argued that easing control would weaken Washington’s negotiating position and reduce pressure on Iran in any future diplomatic engagement.
In addition, the former US president made a series of unverified claims regarding Iran’s military capabilities, stating that its naval forces and air defense systems had been severely degraded. He also alleged that key nuclear and radar facilities had been destroyed in past military operations, and that Iranian leadership had suffered major losses.
These assertions have not been independently verified, and Iranian authorities have previously rejected similar claims as misinformation and psychological pressure tactics. Tehran has consistently maintained that its military and nuclear infrastructure remains intact and operational.
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The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most strategically important maritime chokepoints, through which a significant portion of global oil trade passes. Any disruption in the area is widely viewed as a potential trigger for broader regional instability.
International observers continue to monitor the situation closely, as tensions between the United States and Iran remain high amid ongoing diplomatic uncertainty and competing narratives over control of critical maritime routes.
