As Strait of Hormuz transit drops, Trump again says US has ‘control’

Al Jazeera

Published Aug 12, 2026 • 3:07 PM

As Strait of Hormuz transit drops, Trump again says US has ‘control’

Just eight vessels crossed strait on Tuesday, down from 130 to 140 prior to the war as peace talks stall.

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Google NewsSix consequences of six months of war in Iran - Reutersabout 4 hours ago
ZeroHedgeHormuz And The Law Of Diminishing Returns: When Leverage Burnsabout 7 hours ago
AxiosRubio tells allies U.S. shifting from strikes to sanctions on Iran1 day ago
The Guardian — WorldIran’s new security chief says neighbours who join US economic war will be considered ‘enemies’4 days ago
Al JazeeraIran war live: Trump says he views Strait of Hormuz as ‘American territory’5 days ago
RedStateTrump Signals the End to Talks With Iran As the US Takes Full Control of the Strait of Hormuz9 days ago
Washington ExaminerTrump posts map showing Strait of Hormuz as US territory9 days ago
Fox NewsIran fails to strike deal with US as deadline passes and Trump calls for ‘white flag of surrender'9 days ago

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