President Donald Trump (R-FL) said the United States will have near-complete control of the Strait of Hormuz once it wins the war [1, 2].
The statement signals a strategic shift in U.S. objectives in the Middle East, linking the prevention of nuclear proliferation to the physical control of one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints.
Speaking during an interview with Fox News, Trump said that U.S. involvement in the region is essential to stop Iran from utilizing nuclear weapons against Israel and other regional states [1, 2]. He said that such weapons could potentially be used against the United States as well [1, 2].
Trump linked the necessity of this intervention to the geopolitical stability of the region. He said the U.S. cannot continue to support those who do not stand with the United States [1].
The Strait of Hormuz serves as the primary artery for global oil exports from the Persian Gulf. Control over this waterway would allow the U.S. to dictate the flow of energy resources and exert significant pressure on regional adversaries.
Trump said that a victory in the conflict would secure this strategic advantage [1]. This objective aligns with his broader argument that the U.S. must act decisively to neutralize Iranian nuclear capabilities to protect Israel, and ensure regional security [1, 2].
“Once the victory in the war is achieved, the United States will have near-complete control of the Strait of Hormuz.”
The focus on the Strait of Hormuz indicates that the U.S. administration views the conflict not only as a security mission to prevent nuclear proliferation but as an opportunity to establish permanent maritime hegemony in the Persian Gulf. By tying military victory to the control of oil transit, the administration is signaling a move toward a more assertive, resource-centric foreign policy in the Middle East.
