- Iran's military rejected US President Donald Trump's claims of total control over the Strait of Hormuz as 'lies', asserting that the waterway is fully under Iranian control.
- Iran's military spokesperson stated that no commercial ship can pass through the strait without the permission of the Iranian armed forces.
- Trump claimed in a post that the US has total control over the Strait of Hormuz, referring to the blockade as 'A WALL OF STEEL'.
- Iran and Oman are in talks to establish a new route through the strait, with negotiations reportedly at an advanced stage according to Qatar.
- Iran's Supreme National Security Council has outlined six conditions that must be met for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Prior to the US-Israel war on February 28, the Strait of Hormuz was fully open to shipping.
- On June 17, Iran and the US signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that required Iran to keep the strait open for 60 days, but disagreements arose shortly after.
- In July, the US resumed strikes on Iran, which Iran claims violated the MoU.
- On Tuesday, US forces targeted a Panama-flagged vessel in the Gulf of Oman, alleging it was headed for an Iranian port.
Iran's military has firmly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's assertions of American control over the Strait of Hormuz, labeling them as "lies."1
Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesperson for Iran's central military command, stated, "The Strait of Hormuz is, as in the past, under the complete management and control of the Islamic Republic of Iran."
Iran has maintained control over this crucial energy conduit since the outbreak of regional conflicts, requiring vessels to obtain permission and pay transit fees.2
In a recent post, Trump claimed, "The US has total control over the Strait of Hormuz. I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT!"3
However, Iranian officials, including Abbas Araghchi, Iran's top diplomat, argue that the U.S. has consistently miscalculated its influence in the region.
Araghchi remarked, "The US has long miscalculated due to intelligence failures. Case in point: The war on Iran. Now, an even bigger miscalculation on the Strait of Hormuz."
Iranian parliamentarian Behnam Saeedi emphasized that U.S. and Israeli ships are barred from the strait, stating, "Ships belonging to the Zionist regime will not have the right to pass through the Strait of Hormuz under any circumstances."
As U.S.-Iran negotiations falter, Iran is reportedly advancing discussions with Oman regarding the future management of the strait, indicating a shift in diplomatic focus.
Hojjatoleslam Hossein Taeb, commander of the paramilitary Basij Organisation, reiterated Iran's control, asserting, "Today you see that the Strait of Hormuz is under the management and control of the Islamic Republic, and our country continues on its path in complete security."
“Iran's Supreme National Security Council has set six conditions for reopening the strait, including lifting sanctions and ending US attacks. Qatar says Iran-Oman negotiations have reached 'an advanced stage', while Pakistan is mediating to bring the US and Iran to the negotiating table.”
