Event Brief
Trump says US is in control of Strait of Hormuz
By The BriefBrief · Sources (15)
Filed: Aug 27, 2026 at 3:11 PM ET
Summary: US President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that Washington is “in control” of the Strait of Hormuz. He also said the US continues its blockade of Iranian ports and claimed Iran is “in deep trouble” and “not paying their troops”.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump said the US is “in control” of the Strait of Hormuz and continues a blockade of Iranian ports, while describing Iran as “in deep trouble”.
WHEN: Aug 27, 2026
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump made the remarks while responding to questions from reporters about the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s port blockade.
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