Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:42pm on 23 Oct 2026,Friday International
US President Donald Trump has claimed that the Strait of Hormuz is “totally ours” as attacks on ships in the strategic waterway reached a record high in October, according to Times Now. Trump told reporters that Washington could seize Iran’s oil or take the entire country, while weighing whether to end the conflict or allow it to “wither.” Meanwhile, Iran has continued warning vessels against crossing the strait without coordinating with its authorities. The escalation raises concerns about maritime security along a crucial global oil transit route. Trump’s assertion of US control comes amid heightened tensions and continued threats to commercial shipping navigating the strategically significant passage. (PC: Reuters)
