Trump: Hormuz is under full control, passage must be free

We have full control of the Hormuz Strait, as you know, with our blockade. The blockade has been 100 % effective. No one has been able to pass it; it's like a steel wall”, the American president said.

In addition Trump said Hormuz' strait is an international waterway, and we don't want taxes.

We want it for free, we don't want taxes. It's international, it's an international waterway”, Trump said during the White House press conference.

By contrast, from Iran they have said that they are considering the latest American peace proposal, while President Donald Trump stated he would expect “even several days” for Tehran's answer before deciding on further steps.Periscope