Trump claims US has total control over strait of Hormuz after Iran seizes two container ships - The Guardian
Quick Insights
The Bottom Line
President Trump claims the US has total control over the Strait of Hormuz after Iran seized two container ships.
How This Affects You
Increased tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could lead to higher oil prices, impacting your transportation and energy costs.
AI Summary
President Donald Trump claimed the United States has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz after Iran seized two container ships. This statement from President Trump followed reports of Iran's actions in the critical waterway. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital international shipping lane, particularly for oil transport, connecting the Persian Gulf to the open ocean. Iran's seizure of commercial vessels in this strategic chokepoint has historically escalated tensions in the region. President Trump's assertion of US control comes amid ongoing concerns about maritime security and regional stability.
Source Coverage Map
28 of 43 tracked sources covered this story
Following this story?
Get notified when new coverage appears
Other Sources Covering This Story
5 sourcesMultiple outlets have reported on this story. Compare perspectives from different sources.
How the Iran War Is Morphing Into a Volatile Standoff in the Strait of Hormuz
Live updates: Trump threatens to shoot boats laying mines as tension escalates in Strait of Hormuz - CNN
Iran flaunts its grip over the Strait of Hormuz with commandos storming cargo ship
This article is part of a story we're tracking:
Should this be getting more attention?
You Might Have Missed
Related stories from different sources and perspectives
National SecurityTrump news at a glance: a tale of two blockades as US and Iran spin their control over strait of Hormuz
<p>US report warns it could take six months to clear strait of mines as Trump declares ‘total control’ over key waterway – key US politics stories from Thursday 23 April at a glance</p><p>Donald Trump has again said that the US has “total control over the strait of Hormuz”, adding that Iran’s leadership was so hobbled by infighting that it was unclear who was in charge.</p><p>But the US president’s claim seemed questionable in the face of the seizure of two container ships by Iranian commandos and a US report warning it could take six months to clear the strait of mines.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/23/trump-news-at-a-glance-latest-updates-today">Continue reading...</a>
GlobalTrump says he is keeping Strait of Hormuz closed, not Iran
Donald Trump said he is the one keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed, not Iran.
GlobalMiddle East : Fragile US-Iran talks hinge on nuclear and Hormuz disputes
US-Iran negotiations show limited progress but remain tense, with disputes over enriched uranium and the Strait of Hormuz still unresolved. Donald Trump warns the conflict could resume if no deal is reached, while mediators say compromises may still be possible on nuclear restrictions.
National SecurityU.S. sailor en route to Strait of Hormuz sidelined by monkey attack
<p>A U.S. Navy sailor assigned to a minesweeping ship that's headed to the <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/18/iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-once-again-fires-on-tankers" target="_blank">Strait of Hormuz</a> was medically evacuated to his home port after he was scratched by an Asian monkey while ashore in Thailand, officials say.</p><p><strong>Why it matters</strong>: The Navy reports the incident did not delay the USS Chief's mission and that the sailor is OK, but officials say the attack is a reminder that military missions face unexpected troubles and disruptions that are hard to war-game for.</p><hr><ul><li>"Weird stuff happens," one military official said. "This was definitely an unknown unknown."</li></ul><p><strong>Zoom in:</strong> The Chief and the USS Pioneer<em> </em>were dispatched in mid-April from Southeast Asia to hunt and sweep for mines that Iran laid in and around the Strait of Hormuz.</p><ul><li>During a stopover in Phuket, Thailand, a Navy electronics technic...
National SecurityDiving into Trump's claims about "nuclear dust" and what it actually is
Over the past several days, President Trump has made multiple statements on the U.S. goal to seize Iran's "nuclear dust." "The Daily Report" dives into what the president means by "nuclear dust" and how much Iran has. Will Todman, the chief of staff of the Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department at CSIS, has more analysis.
National SecurityWATCH: Trump says he won't use nuclear weapons in Iran
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he wouldn't use a nuclear weapon in Iran and that nobody should be allowed to use them.
US soldier charged with making $400,000 on Maduro removal bets - Reuters
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwgFBVV95cUxNaEdfdGw0X29Pd1FaS0JOWEo4RmZSaWVsQm43eEJXS3dqZE1sdDBESW1EckR3ZzVyUDNFSDJpSjFubGV6cjlSV3lwR2xhRnRFMTRsYS1xeDEydkFqZkNzNTBoSVR6VXhlZlNlcktjbzZwRm1BbThGd3ZCMGtNZk9DZW94TnVsTWxvN1pSNnoza3M1Y29wSExYSHNpaUI5NnJlX2g3NlpDemo1VUQ1NE10V2xVeUQ1Q2MwTTVPbWdIeDh2dw?oc=5" target="_blank">DOJ charges soldier accused of betting $400,000 on Maduro removal</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
Did this story change how you see things?
Stories like this only matter when people see them. Help us get verified journalism in front of more eyes.
The Verity Ledger curates verified investigative journalism from trusted sources only.
See our sourcesMost Read This Week
Report: Merck’s blockbuster cancer drug topped $200,000 a year under Trump
One in three Americans forced to make financial sacrifices for health coverage
Trump-branded data center project CEO departs
6 crew still missing after overturned ship that disappeared after typhoon is found near Saipan - AP News
US Live Nation and Ticketmaster verdict triggers calls for Australian investigation into ticketing rules
