Ex-diplomat: 'No one's in total control of the Strait of Hormuz'

In a stark rebuke to President Trump's assertion, former US diplomat Richard Haass has challenged the notion that the US has complete control over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. Haass' comments, made on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," come as tensions continue to simmer in the region, with Iran and other countries vying for influence in the strategically vital area. The Strait of Hormuz is a key transit point for global oil supplies, making control over it a highly prized asset for nations seeking to exert their influence in the Middle East. Haass' assertion that no country is fully in control of the strait raises questions about the accuracy of Trump's statement and the implications for regional stability.

Former U.S. diplomat Richard Haass said Wednesday that no country is in control of the Strait of Hormuz, contradicting President Trump’s claim that the U.S. is in “total control” of the crucial waterway. “No one's in total control of the Strait of Hormuz,” Haass told host Willie Geist on MS NOW’s “Morning Joe.” But Trump...