Trump Maintains Control Over Strait of Hormuz, Declares It Remains Closed
Washington – Donald Trump asserted that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and that the United States maintains complete control over the critical waterway. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Tuesday, President Trump reiterated his position regarding the strait’s status. “We will open the strait.
Now it is closed. We have complete control over the strait,” Trump stated. He attributed the current situation to his decisions, claiming that other parties would have already facilitated the reopening.
The President suggested that negotiations were underway, stating, “They would have opened it three days ago. They came to us and said ‘we will agree to open the strait.’” He indicated that the reopening of the strait is contingent upon reaching a mutually agreeable accord. The comments come amidst ongoing developments in the Middle East, particularly concerning the war in Iran.
Trump’s statements underscore his continued assertion of influence over strategic waterways globally. The strait remains closed as of this reporting.
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