Yes, Trump Is Right: The Strait of Hormuz Is Open and Iran Is in Trouble

A commentary piece argues that the Strait of Hormuz is effectively operating under US control as pressure on Iran intensifies. It claims the US government has been helping tankers navigate the strait, moving up to 10 million barrels per day, and that the blockade of Iranian exports and imports through the strait is “tighter” than in the past. The article also cites a rise in regional exports and notes that it rejects estimates of global oil prices reaching $200 a barrel. It further claims Trump announced additional economic pressure, including the UAE ending trade with Iran, and it references a statement attributed to Iran’s central bank that oil exports are “zero,” with wider knock-on effects across Iran’s economy.