Donald Trump says U.S. has "total control" over Strait of Hormuz: "WE WILL KEEP IT!"

President Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social account that the United States dominates the strategic Strait of Hormuz and will maintain that position, describing the naval presence as a “wall of steel” that Iran cannot overcome; the claim comes amid a six‑month conflict that began with a U.S.‑led offensive on Feb. 28 aimed at curbing Iran’s nuclear ambitions and regime. While U.S. and Israeli forces have conducted extensive air strikes against Iranian targets, Iran asserts it effectively governs much of the waterway and plans to levy a toll in retaliation, and it has responded with missile attacks on regional bases and disruptions to commercial shipping through Hormuz, affecting global trade. As the war stalls and Trump’s domestic approval wanes ahead of the November midterms, he has moderated public threats, indicating a focus on port blockades and limited negotiations while monitoring Iran’s economic strain.