00:21Russia is now openly mocking Donald Trump and backing Iran in one of the most critical
00:28global flashpoints right now. At the center of this clash, the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow
00:36waterway, but one that carries nearly 20% of the world's oil supply. And right now, Iran
00:44controls it. Since late February, as the conflict escalated, Iran has restricted passage for
00:51ships linked to the U.S., Israel, and their allies, while allowing what it calls friendly
00:59nations to pass. This has already shaken global markets and pushed energy prices higher. Now
01:07enter Donald Trump. In a series of statements and a prime time address, Trump made a bold
01:14claim that the United States does not need the Strait of Hormuz. He argued that America
01:21produces enough oil and even told countries like India, China, Japan, and Europe to go
01:28there and take it themselves. He also claimed that U.S. objectives in the Iran conflict are
01:34nearly complete and the Strait would soon reopen automatically. But Russia is not buying that.
01:42In a sharp response, Russian foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said,
01:48The reality is, the Strait is controlled by Tehran, and even the United States cannot challenge
01:56it. That statement, widely seen as a direct jab at Trump, is now being amplified globally.
02:04Russian and Iranian narratives are aligning here, highlighting what they see as the limits
02:11of U.S. military power, despite its massive presence in the region. And the ground reality
02:18supports part of that claim. Despite strikes and pressure, Iran continues to hold the chokepoint,
02:25using missiles, drones, mines, and fast attack boats. Meanwhile, Russia and China are pushing
02:33a different line. That any solution in the Strait must include Iran, and cannot be imposed by force.
02:41Fact check. Russia has officially stated that Iran currently controls access to the Strait of Hormuz,
02:49and that this situation cannot be changed easily, even by U.S. military presence.
02:56Trump has said the U.S. does not rely on the Strait, and has encouraged other nations to secure their
03:03own
03:04oil routes. So, the big question now is, is this a strategic shift by the U.S., or a moment
03:13that exposes
03:13changing power dynamics in global geopolitics? This story is still unfolding.
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