The statement has sparked fresh diplomatic tensions between Tehran and Washington, as both sides appear to be vying for military and security influence in the region of global economic importance.
According to reports reported by RFI Swahili, Iran has strongly opposed Trump's statement, saying that the claims are misleading and have no basis in fact.
According to reports reported by RFI Swahili, Iran has strongly opposed Trump's statement, saying that the claims are misleading and have no basis in fact.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has stressed that the Strait of Hormuz is under Iranian control and that US forces have no authority to control the area.
Tehran has stated that any US move to claim control of Hormuz is a violation of international law and aims to provoke military tension in the Gulf.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important shipping lanes, with more than 20 percent of global oil shipments passing through the area.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important shipping lanes, with more than 20 percent of global oil shipments passing through the area.
The area has long been a flashpoint between Iran and the United States, particularly over the presence of U.S. naval forces in the Persian Gulf and Iran's claims to its territorial waters.
Trump's statement comes as relations between the United States and Iran remain tense, amid economic sanctions imposed by Washington on Tehran and disputes over Iran's nuclear program.
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