US and Iran clash over control of the Strait of Hormuz
US and Iran remain at a standstill and clash over control of the Strait of Hormuz, with Iranian officials dismissing Donald Trump's claim of total US control and maintaining the waterway is closed. Meanwhile, the resulting blockage of the Strait of Hormuz has crippled Iraqi oil exports, leaving Iraq unable to fund its large public sector and sparking early protests.
- Donald Trump stated US forces have total control over the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iranian officials responded that US remarks do not change the reality of its closure.
- US and Iran standoff persists in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Mediators are actively attempting to encourage renewed talks.
- Blockage of the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran war has crippled Iraqi oil exports.
- Iraq is running out of funds for its large public sector, leading to early protests.