White House Affirms U.S. Control Over Strait of Hormuz Amid Iranian Blockade

The White House released a statement asserting that the United States maintains control over the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring the flow of energy to global markets and denying revenue to Iran. The statement highlighted the success of the U.S. blockade on Iranian exports through the Strait, with American forces protecting commercial vessels and turning around those attempting to break the blockade.