Tehran has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management" after President Trump said the U.S. might "keep it."
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Iran's military rejects Trump's claims of US control over Strait of Hormuz as 'lies'
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13.08.2026
Iran war live: Trump rejects MoU extension as US claims control of Hormuz
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18.08.2026
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ of Strait of Hormuz talks with Iran
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17.08.2026
Iran and Oman discussed the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran sets new conditions
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16.08.2026
Iran calls Trump's plan to turn Strait of Hormuz into U.S. territory "delusions"
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16.08.2026
SEPAH: Strait of Hormuz is closed and Iran has full control of shipping
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13.08.2026
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