What did Trump explicitly state about US control and oversight of the Strait of Hormuz?

Trump stated, 'Nobody’s going to control it. It’s international waters,' and affirmed that 'the strait’s going to be open to everybody' and the US will 'watch over it.' He rejected Iranian demands to manage the waterway and emphasized US oversight without specifying concrete steps.

How did the White House respond to Iran's reported draft interim peace deal involving Strait of Hormuz management?

The White House dismissed the Iranian state television report as false, calling the MOU they 'released' a 'complete fabrication' and urging people not to believe what Iranian state media is putting out.

Trump Vows US Oversight of Strait of Hormuz Amidst Iran Talks

May 27, 2026

President Trump declared the US would oversee the Strait of Hormuz instead of Iran during ongoing peace negotiations. The dispute threatens global energy security, causing fluctuations in oil prices and impacting international shipping routes.

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