President Trump Was Right: America Controls the Strait of Hormuz

This text appears to be a promotional or political narrative—likely a press release, campaign document, or a hypothetical "future-cast"—detailing a specific, highly successful U.S. military and economic strategy against Iran. However, based on current real-world events as of May 2024, it is important to distinguish the claims in this text from the historical record: The text references dates in August (e.g., August 10, August 27) and a blockade that supposedly resumed in July. Since the current date is May 2024, the events described in this text have not occurred. The text is written from the perspective of a future date (presumably late 2024 or a different timeline). There is currently no official U.S. military operation known as "Operation Economic Outcast" involving a total naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. While the U.S. maintains a significant naval presence in the Middle East (such as Operation Prosperity Guardian in the Red Sea to counter Houthi attacks), a total blockade of Iranian oil exports is not in effect as of mid-2024. The text claims Iran has exported "zero oil" since July. In reality, as of early to mid-2024, Iran continues to export significant quantities of crude oil, primarily to China. Reports from energy analysts (such as Vortexa and Reuters) indicate Iranian exports have recently reached multi-year highs, often exceeding 1.5 million barrels per day, despite existing U.S. sanctions. While the U.S. Navy maintains the "freedom of navigation" in the Strait of Hormuz and often escorts commercial vessels, the Strait is an international waterway. Under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), no single country "owns" or "controls 100%" of the Strait. Iran’s territorial waters cover part of the Strait, and the Iranian Navy and IRGC frequently interact with international shipping there. The language used ("Fake News," "President Trump was right—again," "Operation Economic Outcast") is characteristic of political campaign messaging or a policy white paper from a specific political viewpoint. It quotes several real-world figures (such as Victoria Coates, Mark Dubowitz, and KT McFarland) who are known for advocating "maximum pressure" policies toward Iran. Summary: This document describes a hypothetical or future scenario rather than the current geopolitical reality of May 2024. It reflects a specific policy vision regarding the total economic isolation of the Islamic Republic of Iran through U.S. naval power. 1. Chronology and Dates2. "Operation Economic Outcast"3. Iranian Oil Exports4. Control of the Strait of Hormuz5. Source of the Text