Trump claims US has total control over strait of Hormuz after Iran seizes two container ships
Summary
President Donald Trump said the US has full control over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil trade. However, Iranian forces recently seized two container ships in the strait, and the US military warns that sea mines present there could take up to six months to clear, affecting safe passage.Key Facts
- President Trump claimed the US navy controls the Strait of Hormuz and no ships enter or leave without US approval.
- Iranian commandos seized two container ships in the strait.
- US special forces boarded an oil tanker in the Indian Ocean suspected of carrying Iranian crude oil.
- Both Iran and the US have imposed blockades on the strait, keeping oil prices near $100 per barrel.
- The Pentagon reported about 20 sea mines are in the strait, placed by boats and remote methods, making them hard to find and remove.
- It could take up to six months to clear these mines from the shipping lanes.
- Iran refused to attend peace talks in Pakistan, citing breaches of a ceasefire by the US, including the naval blockade.
- Trump said Iranian leadership is divided between hardliners and moderates, affecting their negotiating position.
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