US Claims Control Over Strait of Hormuz Amid Reduced Transit

President Trump, speaking on August 12, 2026, claimed US forces are in complete control of the Strait of Hormuz, citing Iran's lack of a navy and air force. This claim was reported by TASS. Meanwhile, Euronews noted that Iran maintains effective control of much of the waterway and intends to impose a toll system in response to the US war launched on February 28. Al-Jazeera reported that only eight vessels transited the strait on Tuesday, down from 130 to 140 prior to the war, as peace talks stalled. The divergence in claims highlights conflicting narratives: Tehran says X. Washington says Y.