Trump claims near-total control of Hormuz Strait
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President Donald Trump said the United States has near-total control of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, and that he prefers the current position. The statement, reported by @Cointelegraph at 02:00 UTC on September 2, 2026, signals heightened US leverage over the waterway.
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The context
The Strait of Hormuz, between Oman and Iran, is a vital passage for about a fifth of global oil consumption. Control over the strait has long been a flashpoint in U.S.-Iran tensions, with threats to close it historically causing oil price spikes. Trump's claim of near-total control indicates a strategic shift in the region, though no further details were provided.
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