JUST IN: 🇺🇸 claims the United States has “total control” over the , adding that no ship can enter or leave without approval from the .
This is a major escalation in rhetoric around one of the world’s most critical oil chokepoints, where roughly a fifth of global oil supply passes daily. Any real enforcement of such control would have massive implications for global trade, energy prices, and regional stability—especially involving , which borders the strait.
No official confirmation yet from the Pentagon or international maritime authorities on any change in control or shipping restrictions. Markets and geopolitical observers are likely to react quickly if further details emerge.