In a recent statement regarding the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, President Donald Trump claimed: ‘They outsmarted themselves. They said, “Let’s close the Strait and cause a problem for the world.” And then I came along, and we put up the greatest blockade ever in military history. Guess what? They don’t have any money now because they wanted to close the Strait, and we closed it on them.’
Analysis: This statement exhibits a high degree of hyperbole and is detached from standard military and geopolitical terminology. By labeling his actions the ‘greatest blockade ever in military history,’ Trump employs classic megalomaniacal rhetoric to frame a complex international maritime dispute as a singular personal victory. From a factual standpoint, a ‘blockade’ is an act of war under international law, and the assertion that he has ‘closed’ the Strait of Hormuz—one of the world’s most critical oil transit chokepoints—is factually inaccurate. While the U.S. maintains a significant naval presence in the region and has imposed heavy sanctions, the Strait remains a contested international waterway. Furthermore, the claim that Iran has ‘no money’ due to this specific action ignores the complex reality of global oil markets, illicit trade, and the fact that Iran continues to export energy resources despite U.S. pressure. The rhetoric serves to simplify a dangerous escalation into a narrative of personal dominance.
Source: ClashReport, 26.09.2026.
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