The declaration counters assertions from IRGC Deputy Commander Ali Fadavi that Iran and Oman rule the strait and that US warships fled more than 1,000 km from Iranian borders. Despite those claims, naval escorts continue to move 13.5M barrels of crude oil daily through the passage, and the US plans to station 3 aircraft carriers in the area by November.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Trump Declares Strait of Hormuz Belongs to United States
Commodities14 days ago
Ownership of the strategic oil passage between Oman and Iran rests with the United States and its Navy, President Trump stated on Oct. 6. The announcement challenges competing claims of sovereignty over the waterway and reinforces the American military's role in securing the energy corridor during an active regional confrontation.
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