In a recent statement posted to Truth Social, U.S. President Donald Trump declared that the United States maintains ‘total control’ over the Strait of Hormuz. Trump stated, ‘The U.S.A. has total control over the Strait of Hormuz. I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT! Our Naval Blockade is being called, by everyone, “A WALL OF STEEL,” and there is nothing Iran can do about it.’
Analysis: This claim exhibits a high degree of hyperbole and detachment from the current maritime reality in the region. While the U.S. maintains a significant naval presence, maritime intelligence data from firms like Kpler indicates that shipping traffic through the U.S.-backed route along Oman remains minimal, with only a small fraction of vessels utilizing it. Furthermore, the assertion that Iran has ‘no Navy’ and that the IRGC is ‘decimated and fleeing’ contradicts reports of ongoing asymmetric naval engagements and the continued operational capacity of Iranian forces in the region. Trump’s rhetoric serves to project an image of absolute dominance that is not supported by the logistical reality of the transit data or the persistent security challenges faced by commercial shipping in the Strait.
Source: Osint613, August 12, 2026.
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