New Delhi, April 23 -- US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that no vessel can pass through the key global oil chokepoint without approval from the US Navy.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump sharply criticised Iran's leadership, alleging deep internal divisions and confusion within the regime.

"Iran is having a very hard time figuring out who their leader is! They just don't know!"

He described an ongoing struggle between factions within Iran, claiming that "hardliners" were losing ground while "moderates" were gaining influence.

"The infighting is between the 'Hardliners,' who have been losing BADLY on the battlefield, and the 'Moderates,' who are not ver...