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Iran rejects Trump claim, says Strait of Hormuz controlled

8/16/2026

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On 13 August 2026, spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari said Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim.
Basij chief Hossein Taeb and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi both affirmed that the waterway remains under Iranian control.
Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority said on X the strait stays blocked until its demands are met.

History

Historical Context

When the United States and Israel launched air strikes on 28 February 2026, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard closed the Strait of Hormuz, claiming complete control and forbidding foreign vessels. The closure halted roughly 25 % of global seaborne oil trade, prompting a U.S. naval blockade and worldwide price spikes. Today Iranian officials repeat the 2026 stance, warning of renewed confrontations.

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Story summary

On 13 August 2026, spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari said Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim.
Basij chief Hossein Taeb and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi both affirmed that the waterway remains under Iranian control.
Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority said on X the strait stays blocked until its demands are met.

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