Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:13pm on 13 Aug 2026,Thursday International
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has strongly rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim that Washington has “total control” over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Araghchi accused the United States of repeatedly making serious miscalculations because of intelligence failures, warning that Washington could make an even bigger mistake over the waterway. Calling “fake intelligence” more dangerous than fake news, he urged the US to be cautious. Iran’s Basij commander also maintained that the strait remains under Iranian control and management. The confrontation comes amid continuing US-Iran tensions and severely reduced shipping through the crucial global energy route. (PC: X)
