US President Donald Trump Says United States Controls Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran Tensions

President Donald Trump asserted that the United States now controls the Strait of Hormuz, maintaining a maritime blockade against Iran. He made the statement during a Fox News interview on July 28, emphasizing that only vessels permitted by the United States can pass.

The claim follows a large‑scale U.S.–Israel strike on Iran earlier in the month, after which Iran launched missiles at U.S. bases in Jordan and other regional targets. The United States responded with limited strikes on Iranian territory, while Saudi Arabia and other regional partners joined anti‑Iran operations. The ongoing conflict has kept the strait partially closed, sustaining higher oil prices and prompting diplomatic efforts by Qatar, Pakistan and others to reopen negotiations.