Trump Declares US Control Over Strait of Hormuz, Calls Iran 'Finished'

US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that the United States has full control over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint in the Middle East. In a social media post, Trump described the US naval blockade as an "iron wall" and asserted that Iran is incapable of countering it. He emphasized that the US Navy's operational presence in the region is widely recognized and effective.

Trump further criticized Iran's military capabilities, claiming that Tehran's security forces have lost key assets including their navy and air force. He alleged that Iranian soldiers are unpaid, the Revolutionary Guards are weakened and fleeing, and the country's leadership is questionable at best. The president also highlighted Iran's severe economic crisis, stating that the national treasury is empty, inflation has reached 300%, and the regime is collapsing financially.

The president dismissed Iran as all talk and no action, declaring that Tehran no longer holds the role of regional bully. His remarks came amid ongoing attacks by Iran-backed Houthi forces on vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Oman. Trump concluded his statement by praising the US position and signaling the end of Iran's deterrence in the Middle East, ending with "Praise be to Allah!"