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US President Donald Trump, in a scathing post on his Truth Social platform on Wednesday, August 12, reiterated that the United States holds “complete control” over the Strait of Hormuz and fully intends to maintain its dominant maritime posture in the region.<\/h6>\n

Kabul 24<\/a>: Describing the American naval blockade as a “steel wall,” Trump claimed that Iran lacks both the capacity and the resources to counter or breach the US military presence.<\/p>\n

Escalating his rhetoric regarding Iran’s internal stability and defense capabilities, the US President alleged that the country’s military infrastructure has effectively collapsed. According to Trump, Iran possesses no viable navy or air force, remaining troops are left unpaid, and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has been severely weakened with personnel fleeing its ranks.<\/p>\n

He further asserted that the status of Iran’s political and military leadership remains, at best, highly uncertain.<\/p>\n

TurningQosh Tepa Canal Approaches Operational Phase: A Major Turning Point for Agriculture in Northern Afghanistan<\/a> to economic conditions, Trump claimed that Iran is completely out of money and its economy has been utterly devastated. He argued that the regime’s remaining leverage consists solely of propaganda and fake news, while the population suffers under a surging 300 percent inflation rate that continues to worsen daily.<\/p>\n

Concluding his statement, the US President maintained that Iran is no longer the “bully of the Middle East,” adding that Tehran has been reduced to all talk and no action.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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