# Iran says Strait of Hormuz is under its control, rejects Trump claim

https://mins.news/en/item/21388

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-13 14:59 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/13/iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-under-its-control-rejects-trump-claims?traffic_source=rss

> Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is under its management and control, rejecting President Donald Trump’s claim that the United States has “total control” of the waterway. Iranian officials said vessels need Tehran’s permission to transit and that the strait will not reopen unless the US meets commitments under an interim deal.

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