Trump says US controls Hormuz, voices distrust of Iran

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he has no confidence in Iran and asserted that the United States currently exercises full control over the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy transit routes.

Trump dismisses trust in Tehran

Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland after returning from Ohio, Trump rejected the suggestion that he could rely on Iran. He pointed to what he described as repeated instances of Tehran misleading Washington.

“I don't trust Iran. Why would I trust Iran? I'm the last person to trust Iran,” Trump said, emphasizing his longstanding skepticism toward the Iranian leadership.

US president claims control of Hormuz

Trump also made a sweeping claim about the strategic waterway, saying Washington had control over the Strait of Hormuz rather than Iran. “We have total control over the Hormuz Strait right now,” he said, adding that the United States effectively “owns it.”

The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and serves as a major corridor for global energy shipments, making developments around the waterway closely watched by energy markets and regional governments.

Tensions continue to disrupt energy routes

The comments come amid continued instability in the Middle East following the US-Israeli war against Iran that began in late February. Washington and Tehran have yet to reach a comprehensive agreement to bring the confrontation to an end.

The continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted established energy and shipping routes, adding pressure to global supply chains and keeping the strategic passage at the center of international concerns over regional security.