Iran Signals Hormuz Closure Over Sanctions as Trump Boasts Control

Amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, Iran warns it may close the chokepoint until Washington lifts sanctions, while Trump boasts that the U.S. has total control of the strait. U.S. sanctions on Iran’s Strait Authority (PGSA) have left its portal unsecured after OFAC designation, raising data-security concerns and illustrating how sanctions are pressuring Tehran’s shipping regime. The broader backdrop includes ongoing security moves and regional power realignments as Washington maintains its hard line.