Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDonald Trump claimed the US Navy has cleared mines from the Strait of Hormuz and now holds 100 per cent control of the key waterway. Trump declared the channel open, stating that the US is currently the only entity in control of the area. Iran's top security official had previously stated traffic would only resume if Washington met six terms, including full war damage compensation. Trump rejected Tehran's demands on Truth Social and counter-demanded war compensation from Iran instead. Trump instructed US representatives to firmly include compensation demands from Iran in all future negotiations. In fullIran-US war latest: Trump claims total control of Hormuz as he demands Iran pay for US soldiers’ deathsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in