White House: The United States Controls the Strait of Hormuz

The White House stated in an official release that U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed that the United States, not the Islamic Republic of Iran, controls the Strait of Hormuz. According to the report, U.S. forces have cleared naval mines, kept international shipping lanes open, and protected the passage of nearly 1,500 commercial vessels. The White House claims that since the resumption of the blockade in July, Iran has exported zero oil, and 75 vessels attempting to breach the blockade have been turned away. President Donald Trump has emphasized in recent remarks that the U.S. Navy maintains total control over the region and that the Strait remains open for vessels under U.S. protection. The statement also cites various analysts and experts who argue that the economic pressure resulting from this blockade has severely depleted the Islamic Republic's financial resources, leading to a fuel crisis and the collapse of the national currency in Iran. The report adds that 'Operation Economic Outcast' continues with the goal of severing all remaining lifelines to the Iranian regime.