# Iran Rejects Trump Claim of US Control Over Strait of Hormuz

2026-08-13T11:12:33+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

Iran has rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim that Washington has total control over the Strait of Hormuz, with senior official Hossein Taeb saying the waterway remains under Iran’s management and control. The comments, reported by New Indian Express and NDTV, came a day after Trump described a US naval blockade as a “wall of steel”. Iranian officials also said US and Israeli ships would be barred from passing through the strait. Tehran and Oman are discussing an alternative route, but talks have not concluded. Iran says any new route would not open the waterway unless the US meets its demands. The strait is vital to global energy flows, making the rival claims important beyond the two countries.

## Coverage

- ndtv.com <https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-is-under-its-control-report-11904177>
- newindianexpress.com <https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/13/iran-asserts-control-over-strait-of-hormuz-after-trump-touts-us-wall-of-steel-naval-blockade>

Tags: Donald Trump, Gulf tensions, Iran, oil, Strait of Hormuz, US-Iran
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