"Well, we're gonna be in very good shape. You see what's happening. They are pretty much at the end of the line. Doesn't mean we're going to end it immediately, but they are they've got no Navy, they've got no air force, they've got no anti-air traffic anything. They have no systems of control. We're just riding free-range over that country."
"The straits are in great shape. We've knocked out all of their boats. They have some missiles, but not very many. I think we're in very good we're in very good shape."
President Trump asserted that the Strait of Hormuz remains in excellent condition despite significant military tensions with Iran. Following U.S. and Israeli bombing operations beginning February 28, Iran has conducted multiple strikes on cargo vessels transiting the critical waterway, through which 20% of global oil flows. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported 22 incidents since the attacks began. Three cargo ships were struck with projectiles on Wednesday morning. Trump stated Iran lacks naval, air, and air defense capabilities, claiming U.S. forces maintain control over the region. Oil prices have spiked due to the conflict, prompting discussion of potential Treasury Department intervention in oil futures markets to stabilize prices.
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