Trump Says U.S. May Take Control of Strait of Hormuz and Should Be Compensated

U.S.-Iran War Key News

(Central News Agency, Washington, 13th – comprehensive international report) Former U.S. President Donald Trump said today that the United States is likely to take control of the Strait of Hormuz and should be compensated for protecting this vital maritime passage.

According to Reuters, Trump made the remarks during a telephone interview with Fox News' talk show 'Fox & Friends,' stating, 'We will hold onto this strait, and we may very well operate it.'

'We will become the guardians of this strait—perhaps we can even call ourselves its guardian angels. And we should be compensated for it,' he added.

The Strait of Hormuz lies between Oman and Iran, connecting the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman, and the Arabian Sea. Its strategic location makes it a crucial chokepoint for global energy shipments.

Since the outbreak of the U.S.-Iran conflict, this narrow passage at the mouth of the Persian Gulf has been repeatedly disrupted, as Iran continues to intimidate shipping operators by attacking nearby commercial vessels, effectively maintaining control over this critical Persian Gulf corridor. (Translation: Yang Chaoyan) 1150713

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