Trump Claims Complete Blockade of Iran's Oil Through Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump declared Friday that US forces have established a complete blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, asserting no oil is reaching Iran and that Washington controls all maritime traffic through the vital waterway. Trump told journalists the blockade is the greatest in military history, claiming vessels require American authorization to pass and that US forces are extracting more oil than ever. He downplayed the conflict's intensity, saying "nobody is getting hurt" despite ongoing tensions over Iran's nuclear program. The situation remains volatile, with Iran's Revolutionary Guard reporting two oil tankers struck mines and caught fire Friday. The strait normally carries about one-fifth of global oil consumption, and diplomatic efforts remain stalled as Iran demands an end to the blockade and sanctions.