Trump says U.S. has near-total control of Strait of Hormuz

President Trump says he is not attempting to force Iran back to negotiations and argues that the U.S. is now in a stronger position, claiming near-total control of the Strait of Hormuz.
The comments suggest Washington is maintaining a confrontational posture rather than signaling immediate de-escalation.
For energy markets, continued military tension around the Strait keeps a substantial geopolitical risk premium in $WTI because Hormuz remains a critical route for global oil and gas exports.