US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States has full control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, while saying he does not trust Iran.
Speaking to reporters, Trump said the situation with Tehran was progressing well, describing it as “going fine – going just absolutely fine,” reports Middle East Eye.
“We totally control the Strait of Hormuz. We have control over it; nobody else, only us,” Trump said. “Our navy is unbelievable, and things going great for our country.”
Trump also reiterated his distrust of Iran, saying Tehran had repeatedly lied to him.
“I don’t trust Iran. I’m the last person to trust Iran; they’ve lied to me constantly. We have total control over the Hormuz Strait right now; they don’t have control.”
