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Trump Says US Has ‘Total Control’ of Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s PGSA Says Waterway Remains 'Blocked'

Aug 13, 2026 · 01:03 AM ET· updated 2h ago
Trump Says US Has ‘Total Control’ of Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s PGSA Says Waterway Remains 'Blocked'

The PGSA has refuted President Trump's claims that the US controls the Strait of Hormuz, stating it remains closed.

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The US and Iran disagree about who controls an important shipping waterway. When powerful countries argue about trade routes, it can make companies nervous about moving goods and oil through that area.

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