Discrepancy Revealed: Trump’s Claims on Hormuz Strait Contrasts with Shipping Reality
According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, Foreign Policy has reported a substantial divergence between the claims made by U.S. President Donald Trump concerning the situation in the Hormuz Strait and the actual observations of shipping companies. Trump stated on August 25th that the U.S. Navy had cleared or detonated all naval mines in the international waterway of the Hormuz Strait, and several days later, declared the strait completely open. However, vessel traffic has not seen a significant increase. The report indicates that prior to the U.S. military action against Iran, an average of approximately 129 ships transited the strait daily. Following the announcement of mine clearance, this figure remained around 30 transits per day. Furthermore, many vessels are opting for alternative routes instead of the main shipping lane.
The report argues that ship owners continue to be hesitant to consider the strait fully secure due to the perceived risks of mines and other security threats. Adding to the tensions, the United States launched another strike against Iran on August 30th, further escalating regional instability. In the wake of these developments, oil prices saw an increase.
Foreign Policy’s report characterizes this situation as an example of “cognitive dissonance” in Trump’s foreign policy, highlighting the disparity between the image presented by the U.S. administration and the reality observed on the ground by others. The report suggests that maintaining such an approach could damage America’s credibility and lead Washington into difficult-to-resolve crises.
