Trump touts 'total control' of Hormuz as Iran seizes ships

Trump declares the United States has ‘total control’ over the Strait of Hormuz as Iran launches a two-ship seizure and miners’ threats loom, with U.S. special forces boarding a tanker in the Indian Ocean. The Pentagon warned it could take up to six months to clear mines, keeping global oil prices near $100 a barrel. The tension reflects Iran’s internal leadership dynamics and the growing influence of the IRGC, even as peace talks in Pakistan face participation hurdles and a truce extension complicates negotiations.