Who Controls the Strait of Hormuz | Dublin News

Iran and the U.S. are locked in a fiery standoff over control of the Strait of Hormuz — a chokepoint for one-fifth of global oil and gas trade. Iran’s military chief declares Tehran holds “full control,” countering U.S. President Trump’s claim of “total control.” Iran accuses the U.S. of provoking conflict and losing despite claiming Iran had no navy or air force, insisting its operations are secure. After U.S.-Israeli strikes in February, Iran shut down the strait, prompting a U.S. naval blockade while pledging freedom of navigation — a claim Iran dismisses as lies. A June ceasefire aimed at restoring shipping access collapsed when Iran resumed attacks on vessels it deemed violators, triggering renewed U.S. strikes. Now, Iran refuses to reopen the strait unless the U.S. honors its commitments and warns of far more aggressive tactics in any future clash — leaving the world’s most vital oil artery in the grip of escalating tension. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e5d4f589c276e0b8