Iran says Strait of Hormuz under its control, rejects Trump claims
Summary
Iran’s paramilitary Basij commander said Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz and manages its security, rejecting President Donald Trump’s claim that the US has full control of the waterway. Iran says no ship can pass through the strait without its permission and will not reopen it unless the US meets its commitments under a ceasefire deal.Key Facts
- Iran’s Basij commander said the Strait of Hormuz is under Iran’s control and management.
- President Trump claimed the US has “total control” of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran has effectively blocked the strait since the US-Israeli war on Iran started on February 28.
- The US has imposed a naval blockade on Iranian shipping but says it will protect navigation for non-Iranian ships.
- Iran’s military command said US claims about normal ship passage are lies.
- Iran will not reopen the strait unless the US fulfills terms of an interim ceasefire deal.
- Iran warned it would respond more strongly in any future conflict.
- A 2024 ceasefire deal briefly ensured free navigation but broke down after Iranian attacks and US strikes.
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