Trump: US Controls Strait of Hormuz, Does Not Trust Iran

Hyperdash News08/12/2026 01:36 UTCGeopolitics

Former President Trump stated that the US controls the Strait of Hormuz and expressed distrust of Iran. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital shipping lane for a significant portion of the world's oil supply. Such comments can introduce geopolitical risk premiums into crude oil prices.

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