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In a recent statement on Truth Social, former U.S. President Donald Trump has made bold claims regarding America’s control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. The Strait is a critical chokepoint for global oil supplies, with around 20% of the world’s seaborne oil trade passing through it.
According to Trump’s statement, he believes the U.S. has “total control” over the Strait, which he describes as a “WALL OF STEEL” due to the impressive naval blockade in place. He claims that Iran, the country which controls the Strait geographically, is in no position to challenge U.S. authority. Trump highlights Iran’s depleted military capabilities, including a non-existent air force, an unpaid and shrinking army, and a decimated and fledging Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Additionally, Trump asserts that Iran is facing severe economic hardship, fueled by crippling sanctions, 300% inflation, and a lack of funds. He suggests that the country’s leaders are uncertain and ineffective, rendering Iran unable to enforce its claims over the Strait. The former President also mocks Iran’s reliance on “FAKE NEWS” to promote its stance, implying that these claims have little basis in reality.
Iran, however, has long disputed Trump’s assertion of U.S. dominance, emphasizing its strategic interests in the Strait and calling for the removal of U.S. military forces from the region. In response to Trump’s claims, Iran’s foreign ministry has issued a statement affirming the country’s control over the Strait and accusing the U.S. of attempting to bully Iran into submission.
The international community remains divided on the issue, with some nations supporting the U.S. position and others backing Iran’s stance. Analysts continue to monitor the situation, acknowledging the complex geopolitical dynamics at play and the potential for further escalation in the volatile Middle East region.
The full statement from former U.S. President Donald Trump reads:
“The U.S.A. has total control over the Strait of Hormuz. I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT! Our Naval Blockade is being called, by everyone, ‘A WALL OF STEEL,’ and there is nothing Iran can do about it. They have no Navy, they have no Air Force, their remaining soldiers are unpaid, the IRGC is decimated and fleeing, and their ‘Leadership’ is uncertain, at best! They have No Money – Their country is ‘shot.’ All they have is FAKE NEWS and 300% INFLATION, and getting worse! Iran is all talk and no action, the Bully of the Middle East No Longer. Praise be to Allah! President DONALD J. TRUMP.”
As tensions between the U.S. and Iran persist, the situation in the region demands close monitoring to assess potential implications for global security and stability.