Iran’s military command on Thursday formally rejected remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump claiming total American control over the Strait of Hormuz, labeling the assertions as fabrication. Khatam-al Anbiya central command spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari stated that the strategic waterway remains under the complete management and oversight of the Islamic Republic of Iran, asserting that no commercial vessel or tanker can pass safely without explicit permission from Iranian armed forces. The friction follows President Trump's declaration on social media that the United States had secured total dominance over the vital energy transit corridor. The dispute intensifies ongoing geopolitical tensions stemming from the broader military conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran. Regional intermediaries continue efforts to negotiate interim compliance terms, while shipping companies monitor transit safety risks closely as conflicting claims over waterway security persist across international markets.
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Left: Emphasizes administration overreach, heightened conflict risks, and market instability concerns. Center: Reports official statements objectively while highlighting conflicting tactical claims neutrally. Right: Highlights strong executive deterrence posture and challenges foreign maritime aggression.
Triggering source and reason in exactly 10 words with date and time where available: Truth Social post by Donald Trump on August 12, 2026. https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/strait-of-hormuz-control
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