Trump Doubles Down on U.S. ‘Total Control’ of Hormuz: Iran Can Crumble Economically or Get ‘Blown Away’

President Donald Trump stated Tuesday that the United States has "total control" of the Strait of Hormuz and warned Iran faces economic pressure or military confrontation if it challenges American forces in the region. Trump made the comments during remarks on U.S. policy toward Iran. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical shipping route through which roughly one-third of global maritime oil trade passes, connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman.

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