Tehran says Strait of Hormuz "under Iran's control" after Trump threat
Summary
Iran said it controls and manages the Strait of Hormuz after President Trump claimed the U.S. has total control over the waterway. Iran is also demanding compensation for an oil spill in the Strait and criticized nations benefiting from shipping through the area to help clean up environmental damage.Key Facts
- Iran’s Basij paramilitary leader said the Strait of Hormuz is under Iran’s control and management.
- President Trump wrote he believes the U.S. has "total control" of the Strait of Hormuz.
- There was an oil spill in the Strait of Hormuz that reached Qeshm Island, Iran.
- Iran’s Department of Environment is investigating the oil spill and is carrying out cleanup operations.
- Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson suggested that foreign commercial ships or their insurers might be responsible for the spill.
- Iran claims damage to the Persian Gulf waters has caused trillions of dollars in harm to its coastal areas over decades.
- More than 30 nations condemned Iran’s use of the death penalty to silence protesters.
- The international statement urged Iran to respect freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.
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