--- title: "Trump's \"Steel Wall\": Total Control of the Strait of Hormuz and the Collapse of Iran's Economy" description: "๐Ÿšจ Trump's \"Steel Wall\": The US announces total control of the Strait of Hormuz! President Trump declared the collapse of Iran's economy and the defeat of its navy. But is it really that simple? ๐Ÿค” ๐Ÿ”น The blockade works: Iran's oil exports have dropped to zero. ๐Ÿ”น Inflation in Iran: +300%. ๐Ÿ”น But Iran does not surrender: mine warfare and proxy attacks continue. ๐Ÿ“‰ Oil prices are rising, the world is on the brink of an energy crisis. #Iran #Trump #StraitOfHormuz #Oil #Geopolitics" date: 2026-08-12T16:14:28.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/trumps-steel-wall-total-control-of-the-strait-of-hormuz-and-the-collapse-of-irans-economy tags: [trump, iran, hormuz-strait, oil-crisis, geopolitics, us-navy, sanctions] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Trump's "Steel Wall": Total Control of the Strait of Hormuz and the Collapse of Iran's Economy ![Donald Trump making a decision on total control of the Strait of Hormuz, leading to the collapse of Iran's economy](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/12/stalnaya-stena-trampa-totalnyj-kontrol-ormuzskogo-proliva/stalnaya-stena-trampa-totalnyj-kontrol-ormuzskogo-proliva-1.webp) ## ๐ŸŽฏ Key Points - Trump announced "total control" of the Strait of Hormuz and called the blockade the "Steel Wall". - Iranian oil exports have dropped to zero, and inflation in the country has reached 300%. - There are contradictions: Iran continues asymmetric warfare and blocks the strait, despite US control. - Trump's statement jeopardizes the Islamabad Memorandum and threatens a global energy crisis. ### Trump's "Steel Wall": Total Control of the Strait of Hormuz and the Collapse of Iran's Economy On August 12, 2026, US President Donald Trump took an unprecedented step in the geopolitical game, announcing the de facto "total control" of the Strait of Hormuzโ€”the planet's main energy artery. In his characteristic post on the social network Truth Social, ending with the Arabic phrase "Alhamdulillah" (Praise be to Allah), Trump called the naval blockade of Iran the "Steel Wall." This statement, combining his signature expressive rhetoric with hard facts, caused a huge resonance in global markets and diplomatic circles. The White House openly indicated that it is ready to lock in the current status quo and has no intention of backing down, despite the colossal pressure on the global economy. Trump claims that Iran is in a state of "complete economic strangulation," and its navy and air force have been defeated. However, behind the loud statements lies a complex and dangerous reality where US military victories clash with the risk of a global energy crisis. ### Economic Strangulation: How the American Blockade Works Unlike classic sanctions, Trump's "Steel Wall" is a physical interception. The US Navy and Central Command (CENTCOM) have deployed a massive force that redirects or boards any cargo ships and tankers attempting to enter Iranian ports. The result of this unprecedented campaign, launched in mid-April 2026, was the complete collapse of Tehran's foreign trade. Iranian crude oil exports, which stood at about 1.5 million barrels per day before the conflict, have dropped to practically zero due to the actions of the US Navy. Iran's foreign exchange reserves have dried up, and the inability to pay salaries has led to personnel purges in the military leadership. Inside the country, there is a severe shortage; prices for basic goods and medicines have skyrocketed, and the national currency (the rial) has been devalued. According to experts, inflation in Iran has reached 300%, confirming Trump's thesis of a "broken economy". ### Contradictory Data: The Reality of Control and Military Losses Despite the triumphant tone of the statement, fact-checking reveals several significant contradictions between Trump's rhetoric and the reality on the ground. Trump claims that the US "fully controls" the Strait of Hormuz, but experts assess this as manipulation. The US Navy does control ship transit, ensuring a selective blockade, but de jure and de facto the strait is blocked for full-scale commercial shipping. Iran has mined parts of the waters and attacks ships in response, so speaking of 100% safe control is not yet possible. Also questionable is the claim of the total destruction of the Iranian Air Force and Navy. During targeted strikes by the US and Israel, which began in February 2026, the Iranian military infrastructure suffered heavy losses, but it is premature to speak of the total defeat of the IRGC. Iran continues to effectively fight back using asymmetric methods: mine warfare, drone attacks, and proxy force strikes. Synchronously with Trump's statement came a tragic report from Yemen: Houthi rebels attacked a Saudi ship in the Bab el-Mandeb strait, leading to the first civilian sailor casualties since the start of this war. ### Political Deadlock: Iran Stands on Principle Tehran's response to the US President's statement followed immediately. The new Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, Mohsen Rezaee, known for his uncompromising position, stated that Iran will not yield to pressure. Iran's current strategy is built on the factor of energy blackmail: as long as the US maintains the blockade, Iran does not allow the resumption of full-scale commercial transit through the Strait of Hormuz, through which 25% of the world's oil flowed in peacetime. Global prices for the benchmark Brent crude oil have started to rise again, hitting the economies of US allies. Trump's aggressive post effectively buries hopes for the quick implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, signed in June. Trump sees that the strategy of maximum pressure is bearing fruit and is consciously moving towards escalation, counting on forcing Tehran to surrender completely. ### Forecast and Consequences: The Stakes are Rising The game of maintaining the "Steel Wall" carries huge risks. A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatens a global energy crisis, and a cornered Iran may take radical steps, including attempts to strike the oil infrastructure of other Persian Gulf countries. Analysts interpret Trump's use of the phrase "Alhamdulillah" at the end of the post as sophisticated trolling, intended to show that "even the highest powers are now on the side of the US," but this only strengthens religious and political fanaticism in Tehran. ## โ“ FAQ ### Q: What is the "Steel Wall"? **A:** This is a term introduced by Donald Trump to describe the naval blockade of Iranian ports, introduced by the US Navy in April 2026. ### Q: Do the US control the Strait of Hormuz? **A:** The US controls ship transit, but the strait is not completely safe due to mines and attacks by Iran, making the control selective. ### Q: How did the blockade affect Iran's economy? **A:** Oil exports dropped to zero, inflation reached 300%, and the national currency was devalued.