Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday stated that Washington maintains absolute authority over the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that American forces will likely maintain their presence in the strategic waterway. In a statement on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump remarked, 'The U.S.A. has total control over the Strait of Hormuz. I think we will keep it,' characterizing the ongoing naval blockade as a 'wall of steel.' He further added, 'There is nothing Iran can do about it.'

According to Anadolu Agency, the US president claimed that Iran's military capabilities have been neutralized, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) 'decimated and fleeing.' He went on to describe Iran's economy as being in a state of collapse, citing 'fake news and 300% inflation, and getting worse!' Trump emphasized that Iran is 'all talk and no action, the bully of the Middle East no longer.'

The Middle East has remained tense since the US-Israeli war on Iran began in late February. Tehran and Washington have yet to reach a final agreement to end the confrontation, while the closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues to disrupt global energy supply chains. The US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding in June and launched negotiations toward a final agreement. However, the talks later stalled over disagreements on security guarantees and freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most strategic routes for global energy supplies and trade.