India, Aug. 22 -- US President Donald Trump has stepped up his warnings against Iran, claiming Washington has effective control over the Strait of Hormuz while arguing that Tehran is under mounting economic and military strain. The comments came as the standoff between the two countries continued, with the strategic waterway remaining at the centre of the confrontation and negotiations between Washington and Tehran showing little sign of a breakthrough.

What Did Trump Say About The Strait Of Hormuz?

Trump said he currently regards the Strait of Hormuz as American territory, making an unusually sweeping claim about the strategically important waterway. He separately told reporters that the US had extensive control over the area surroundi...