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Trump Claims Hormuz Control as US, Iran Harden Stances
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August 12, 2026
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0:22Now PlayingPresident Donald Trump claimed the US had “total control over the Hormuz Strait,” saying “We own it” and that Iran's actions will be met with force. #trump #iran #usa #news #politics #worldnews
The escalating rhetoric between the US and Iran raises doubt that an immediate deal can be reached over the strait, with Qatar and Pakistan mediating to reach an end to the conflict.
Iran has conveyed additional demands to Washington, including ending the war and unfreezing blocked Iranian assets, with former US deputy secretary of state Wendy Sherman saying “We are definitely at a stalemate” in the negotiations.
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