Trump Claims Total US Control Over Strait of Hormuz
2 sources across 2 countries · Brazil · India
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- CNN Brasil
- The Indian Express
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President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that the United States maintains total control over the Strait of Hormuz. He warned that Iran would be destroyed if it attempted to take action. Trump asserted that the US dominates the area and that the country is currently in a very good position. He previously claimed the waterway is open and that the US Navy has cleared it of mines. However, CNN reported on Monday that navigation data does not support this claim. The US and Iran have not yet reached an agreement to reopen the strategic waterway. Trump has added a new condition to negotiations by demanding compensation from Iran for damages caused during the conflict.
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- Outlets with a center lean focused on Trump's claims of dominance while noting a lack of corroborating navigation data.
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