Trump: US 'in control' of the Strait of Hormuz
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Source: Middle East Eye
Published: 2026-08-28 04:18 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Iran, US Politics, War & Conflict
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US President Donald Trump told reporters on Thursday in the Oval Office that Washington is "in control" of the Strait of Hormuz and continues its blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran is in "deep trouble" and is "not paying their troops".
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