Event Brief
Trump says Strait of Hormuz is functioning despite drones
By The BriefBrief · Sources (25)
Filed: Aug 27, 2026 at 3:05 AM ET
Summary: US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz is “very functioning” and claimed it remains open for oil and shipping. He made the remarks while referencing an “odd rocket or drone,” suggesting disruption has not closed the waterway.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump said the Strait of Hormuz is “very functioning” and remains open despite an “odd rocket or drone.”
WHEN: Aug 27, 2026
WHERE: Iran
WHY: Trump was reacting to concerns about disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and asserting the waterway is still open.
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📋 How this story developed
- Aug 26 Iran says Strait of Hormuz remains closed
- Aug 25 Trump says all Strait of Hormuz mines removed
- Aug 25 Trump says Iran notified mines will be destroyed
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