Iran claims control of Strait of Hormuz, rejecting Trump’s claim of US total dominance

Iran's Basij paramilitary chief Hossein Taeb asserted on Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz is under Iran's control and management, directly contradicting US President Donald Trump's claim of total US dominance over the strategic waterway. Taeb's remarks, reported by the semi-official Fars news agency, came a day after Trump posted on Truth Social that the US had total control. Taeb accused the US of attempting to disrupt Iran's regional popularity by launching another war in the strait, but claimed Iran had once again defeated the US despite assertions that Iran lacked an air force or navy. The story is developing.