US Claim to 'Control' Strait of Hormuz Lacks Legal or Operational Basis

Presidential rhetoric outpaces reality: no UNCLOS mechanism permits toll-collection on international straits, and the 5th Fleet's presence is defensive—not sovereign. Treat as negotiating posture pending transcript confirmation.

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