World · Middle East · 1 hr ago
Trump claims US control of Strait of Hormuz and predicts wider Europe deal
At a White House news conference, Donald Trump claimed the US has full control of the Strait of Hormuz after seven months in the region.
He said 18 people had died and described the clashes with Iran as limited, saying drones and rockets were sometimes intercepted.
Trump blamed Iran for starting the conflict, linking its beginnings to 1979, and said the US was ready if further action became necessary.
He warned that he might have to destroy more of Iran, while saying he would prefer not to.
Trump also predicted a major agreement between Russia and Ukraine that could involve all of Europe, but gave no details.
He said the two sides were close to resolving the war, which he described as having caused heavy losses.
No agreement or next steps were announced in his remarks.
President Donald Trump said the United States had control of the Strait of Hormuz after seven months in the region, with 18 deaths.
He said the United States had experienced occasional low-level clashes with Iran and was prepared for further action if needed.
Trump also predicted a major agreement involving Russia and Ukraine that could extend to all of Europe.
He said the agreement would satisfy everyone and described efforts to resolve the war as close to success.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump made the claims.
- What
- Trump said the United States controlled the Strait of Hormuz and predicted a major agreement involving Russia, Ukraine and potentially all of Europe.
- When
- At a White House press conference, reported on 2026-11-06.
- Where
- The press conference was at the White House. Trump referred to the Strait of Hormuz and the Russia-Ukraine war.
- Why
- Trump said the agreement would address the Russia-Ukraine war, which he described as causing heavy losses on both sides. He said Iran had started its conflict with the United States, probably in 1979.
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- Time in region
- Trump said the United States had been there for seven months.
- US deaths
- Trump cited 18 deaths.
- Strait of Hormuz
- Trump claimed the United States had full control of the region.
- Possible agreement
- Trump said a deal could cover all of Europe.
- Iran reconstruction
- Trump said rebuilding Iran would take 25 years.
What people are saying
We have been there for seven months, lost 18 lives and have full control over the region.
This will be a big deal, and it will not be limited to Ukraine. I can even say it could cover all of Europe.
I do not want to destroy the rest of the country if possible. But maybe I will have to do that.