The War Over Hormuz Heats Up as Iran Rejects Trump's Claim of 'Total Control' The war of words between Iran and the US over control of the Strait of Hormuz has reached a fever pitch.
Tehran flatly rejects Donald Trump's claim that Washington has "total control" over the strategic waterway, while shipping traffic through the strait is at a three month low.
At its core, this dispute revolves around credibility and perceptions on the global stage.