Tensions between the United States and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz have reached a boiling point, with President Donald Trump making a sensational declaration of American dominance over the region, prompting a sharp response from Iran. Trump announced that the United States would now take control of the Strait of Hormuz, stating that America would act as the “Guardian of the Hormuz Strait.” He said a 20 percent toll would be imposed on all commercial vessels passing through the region to cover the cost of providing security there. He clarified that this Iranian blockade would apply only to vessels belonging to Iran, and that ships from other nations would not be affected.
Iran reacted with sharp anger to Trump’s remarks, declaring that it would not tolerate any American interference in the management of the Hormuz Strait. Iran warned that any US intervention would trigger serious consequences, and that any country supporting America in this matter would be treated as a participant in the war. The situation is rapidly spiraling out of control. Iran has already launched strikes on US airbases in Kuwait under a strategic operation named “Eye for an Eye.” Iranian media reported that American Patriot air defense systems, fuel tanks, and key airbase infrastructure were completely destroyed in these attacks.