‘We own it’: Trump reiterates ‘total control’ claim over Strait of Hormuz

MARYLAND: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) reiterated his claims of full control over the Strait of Hormuz while also warning Tehran against any actions that could see a strong response. He made the remarks while speaking to the media and accused Tehran of ‘lying’ to him.

Trump said, “I don’t trust Iran. I’m the last person who trusts Iran. They’ve lied to me constantly. We have total control over the Strait of Hormuz right now. They don’t have control. We have total control. We own it.”

The US President further warned Iran against taking any action, saying that it could face a forceful response. “And at some point, maybe they’ll do something and then they get blown away.”

He added that the United States is in a “good position” and said, “Right now, we’re in a very good position. We have a country that has been a bully of the Middle East for fifty years… They are no longer the bully of the Middle East”. Trump’s remarks come amid heightened tensions over the global energy chokepoint.

Trump on Iran:

I don’t trust Iran. I’m the last person to trust Iran.

They’ve lied to me constantly. We have total control over the Hormuz Strait right now. They don’t have control. We have total control. We own it.

And at some point, maybe they’ll do something and then they… pic.twitter.com/FiVdSNLxw4

— Clash Report (@clashreport) August 12, 2026

Meanwhile, Iranian state broadcaster Press TV reported that Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei, underlined that the Strait of Hormuz had remained open from the time of Prophet Adam’s creation until February 28, 2026, while slamming the “dishonourable and unjust” sanctions from Western parties.

As per Press TV, Baqaei further doubled down on the ‘US-Israeli aggression’ for the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and said, “Let us not forget that the situation surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and what happened to it was caused by the military aggression of the United States and the Israeli regime, which is still ongoing. As for claims that Iran has imposed conditions, they should take that matter up with their own government.”

Tensions continue to simmer over the global energy chokepoint. The Strait of Hormuz remains a major flashpoint in the ongoing US-Iran conflict, with discussions under way between Tehran and Oman over the arrangements for transit through the strategic waterway. (ANI)