What is happening in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump’s strange rant?

What is happening in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump’s strange rant? Suha Kidwai Wednesday 26 August 2026 16:20 BST Bookmark popover Removed from bookmarks Close popover Trump says Hormuz is a 'very functioning Strait despite the odd rocket or drone' in bizarre rant US President Donald Trump has described the Strait of Hormuz as "very functional" and open during a Fox News interview, despite acknowledging that occasional rocket or drone attacks continue to target the waterway. Donald Trump asserted that the strategic shipping route has been fully de-mined and emphasised that significant volumes of oil are still successfully passing through the area. The comments conflict with statements from Iranian official Hossein Mohebbi, who confirmed that Iran and Oman have spent a month negotiating joint control over the Strait. Iranian state media indicated that while acceptable results have been reached between Iran and Oman, a final agreement regarding the control of the Strait of Hormuz has not yet been formally concluded. Donald Trump previously issued a stark warning to Oman against cooperating with Iran, threatening severe military action if the country attempted to disrupt operations in the Strait. In full Iran-US war latest: Trump says Hormuz is a ‘very functioning Strait despite the odd rocket or drone’ in bizarre rant