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Trump claims US has ‘total control’ of Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has claimed the United States has 'total control' over the Strait of Hormuz, calling his naval blockade 'a wall of steel' and saying Iran cannot challenge it. In…
The Story in Brief
US President Donald Trump has claimed the United States has 'total control' over the Strait of Hormuz, calling his naval blockade 'a wall of steel' and saying Iran cannot challenge it. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he would 'keep it', adding that Iran has 'no Navy', 'no Air Force', and is suffering 300 per cent inflation. He ended the message with 'Praise be to Allah!'
The Indian Opinion
Both sides are leaning into theatrics. Trump calls his blockade 'a wall of steel' and ends with 'Praise be to Allah', a phrase that will alienate many Indians who see it as a political stunt, not piety. Iran counters by restricting shipping while demanding sanctions relief. The simple test: watch the number of tankers transiting the strait each week. If traffic rises, Trump is bluffing. If it stays low, Iran’s resistance is real. Facts, not slogans, will settle who actually controls Hormuz.
Sources (7): english.mathrubhumi.com, ndtv.com, hindustantimes.com, news.abplive.com, indiatvnews.com, newindianexpress.com, timesnownews.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 7 sources.
