Trump Alleges Iran Leadership Crisis and Claims US 'Total Control' of Hormuz

United States President Donald Trump claims Iran is struggling with a leadership dispute. He wrote on Truth Social that hardliners and moderates are divided and “just don’t know” who their leader is. He described the infighting as “crazy.” Trump also said he ordered the US Navy to “shoot and kill” any vessel laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. He asserted that no ship can enter or leave without US approval, effectively claiming “total control” of a vital oil chokepoint. The Strait of Hormuz sits between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. It handles a large share of global crude shipments. Any disruption could spike energy prices worldwide. Trump’s control claim is yet to be independently verified.

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