Trump: the United States will completely deprive Iran of control over the Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, July 14, announced Washington's plans to completely eliminate Iran's military potential in the Strait of Hormuz in order to deprive Tehran of control over the transport artery.

"We will eliminate any Iranian capabilities related to this Strait, the Strait of Hormuz, and I think that eventually we will completely deprive them of control over it," Trump said during a conversation with reporters in the Oval Office.

Despite the intentions regarding the military presence of the Islamic Republic in the region, the head of the White House noted that the conclusion of a deal between Washington and Tehran is still possible.

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On July 13, the US President announced that he had resumed the naval blockade of Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, and the waterway would continue to function. According to the head of the White House, the restrictions imposed relate exclusively to the Iranian side and its partners.