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Iran Rejects Trump Claim of US Control Over Strait of Hormuz
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 Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The loudest claims on both sides present control as a settled fact, but the reports establish competing statements, not operational proof. Calling the blockade a “wall of steel” or declaring absolute Iranian control may serve domestic audiences more than shipping clarity. The practical test is whether commercial vessels can pass safely, and whether insurers, carriers and energy markets confirm sustained disruption or normal traffic.
Sources (2): ndtv.com, newindianexpress.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
