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Trump Claims Strait Control as US Strikes Disable Iranian Tanker

6/11/2026

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Summary

Story summary

President Donald Trump said United States controls the Strait of Hormuz and that 200 vessels have safely transited under escort.
Central Command reported that strikes hit Iranian radar near the Strait of Hormuz and that forces disabled oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, total eight since April 13.
House Speaker Mike Johnson warned Iran not to target personnel, while state media said the strikes left 20,000 people without drinking water.

History

Historical Context

Operation Praying Mantis on 18 April 1988 saw the United States destroy Iranian oil platforms, sink warships and cause roughly $1.5 billion in damage, ending Operation Earnest Will’s Gulf convoy protection. Weeks later, the July 3 shoot-down of Iran Air Flight 655 pushed Iran toward a July cease-fire. President Donald Trump’s 2024 claim of U.S. control of the Strait of Hormuz echoes that rivalry.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump said United States controls the Strait of Hormuz and that 200 vessels have safely transited under escort.
Central Command reported that strikes hit Iranian radar near the Strait of Hormuz and that forces disabled oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, total eight since April 13.
House Speaker Mike Johnson warned Iran not to target personnel, while state media said the strikes left 20,000 people without drinking water.

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