President Donald Trump stated on August 12 that the United States has total control over the Strait of Hormuz and intends to keep it. In a post on X, Trump described the U.S. naval blockade as being called “A WALL OF STEEL” by everyone, and asserted that Iran can do nothing about it.
Trump claimed that Iran has no navy, no air force, its remaining soldiers are unpaid, the IRGC is decimated and fleeing, and its leadership is uncertain. He added that Iran has no money, its country is “shot,” and it suffers from 300% inflation, which is getting worse. He characterized Iran as “all talk and no action,” and declared it “the Bully of the Middle East No Longer.”
The post concluded with “Praise be to Allah!” and was signed by President Donald J. Trump. The statement comes amid ongoing tensions in the region, with the Strait of Hormuz being a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments.
