President Trump on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz:
“They outsmarted themselves.” Trump said Iran sought to close the Strait and “cause a problem for the world,” but the U.S. responded with what he called “the greatest blockade ever in military history.”
Assessment
Trump frames Iran's attempt to close the Strait of Hormuz as a self-inflicted wound. He claims the U.S. response, a blockade he calls the greatest in military history, turned the tables. The Strait is a vital oil passage, so any closure or blockade carries global economic stakes. The next step is assessing whether the blockade actually exists at that scale and how Iran reacts.