Trump Claims Full Control of Strait of Hormuz Through Naval Blockade

During a White House media session, President Donald Trump highlighted what he described as the United States’ "complete control" over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. He said the naval blockade of Iranian ports guarantees that the waterway is effectively under U.S. command and that this posture could be framed as an American zone. Trump linked this military leverage to his broader demand that Iran accept a nuclear agreement that the president believes is indispensable for regional security. He reiterated that Iran cannot possess a nuclear weapon and warned that any attempt to develop one would be met with decisive action.