US vs Iran over Strait of Hormuz: Who controls the world’s vital waterway nearly half a year into war?
The US and Iran remain in conflict over the Strait of Hormuz, with President Donald Trump asserting US control, which Iran disputes. Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, claim the strait is under Iran's management, criticizing US intelligence failures. The ongoing dispute highlights the strategic importance of this waterway for global energy supplies.