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

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First reported by Ynet · 15 hours ago

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US President Donald Trump declared full American control over the Strait of Hormuz and described Iran as militarily and economically crippled. He claimed Iran's forces are weakened, its economy is collapsing, and the regime no longer acts as a regional threat. Trump framed the US naval presence as an "iron wall" preventing Iranian action in the strategic waterway.

01Trump claims US has full control over the Strait of Hormuz, a key Middle East maritime route.
02He describes the US naval blockade as an 'iron wall' that Iran cannot overcome.
03Trump alleges Iran's military is crippled, with unpaid soldiers and fleeing Revolutionary Guards.
04He highlights Iran's economic collapse, including empty treasury and 300% inflation.
05Trump states Iran is all talk and no action, no longer the Middle East's regional bully.
06His comments come amid Iran-backed Houthi attacks on ships in nearby waters.

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