Iran rejects Trump’s claim, says Strait of Hormuz remains under Tehran’s control

Iranian military officials denounced Donald Trump’s claim of U.S. ‘total control’ over the Strait of Hormuz, insisting the waterway is fully under Iranian management and that ships require permission to pass. Tehran highlighted what it calls U.S. miscalculations, while adding that talks with Oman about a new transit route could matter only if Iran’s demands are met, and hardliners warned against passage by U.S. or Israeli vessels.