diplomacyMay 15, 2026

‘Wiped out’ Trump says US ‘controls’ Strait of Hormuz as Iran claims victory in conflict

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‘Wiped out’ Trump says US ‘controls’ Strait of Hormuz as Iran claims victory in conflict BEIJING, CHINA: President Donald Trump said on Friday, May 15, that the United States is effectively in control of the Strait of Hormuz, escalating rhetoric over the ongoing standoff with Iran despite a fragile ceasefire…

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Deepanjali SharmaBy Deepanjali Sharma
‘Wiped out’ Trump says US ‘controls’ Strait of Hormuz as Iran claims victory in conflict BEIJING, CHINA: President Donald Trump said on Friday, May 15, that the United States is effectively in control of the Strait of Hormuz, escalating rhetoric over the ongoing standoff with Ira…

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