# Trump Says US Controls the Strait, But Talks Continue

https://mins.news/en/video/20317

- Bloomberg Television, 2026-08-12 14:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EduK476MkKA

> Donald Trump claimed that the United States has “total control” of the Strait of Hormuz, saying, “We own it.” He also warned that Iran’s actions would be met with force. Talks appear stalled as both sides take harder positions. Oil prices have been rising while traders remain unsure whether an agreement can be reached. Bloomberg’s Tyler Kendall reports on the continuing tensions and their market impact.

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