Iran Rejects Trump's Claim of Controlling the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has dismissed US President Donald Trump's claim that Washington controls the Strait of Hormuz, saying the strait will remain closed until the US meets Tehran's demands, as global energy prices rise.
Iran pushes back on Trump's claim
Iranian officials have firmly rejected a recent claim by US President Donald Trump that Washington is able to control the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran insists that decisions regarding the strait rest solely with Iran.
Strait to remain closed
Iranian representatives have reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until the United States meets Iran's demands and changes its "behaviour" toward the country. Officials have not publicly detailed exactly what those demands are or what change in conduct is expected, but Tehran's position in talks with Washington remains firm and uncompromising.
Energy prices affected
The standoff over the strait is already being felt in international markets, with global energy prices rising amid uncertainty over the future flow of supplies through the region. The dispute between Washington and Tehran over the strait's status is becoming an increasingly significant factor for global energy markets.
Talks remain stalled
The disagreement over the strait's status suggests that talks between the US and Iran remain at an impasse. Until the two sides can reach an understanding, the situation around the Strait of Hormuz — and its impact on energy prices — is likely to persist in the near term.
