"With a little more time, we can easily open the Hormuz Strait, take the oil, and make a fortuneโ€”it will be a 'gusher' for the whole world," wrote Trump. Trump: With a little more time, we can easily OPEN THE HORMUZ STRAIT, TAKE THE OIL, & MAKE A FORTUNE โ€” a โ€˜GUSHERโ€™ for the world. pic.twitter.com/ojmlBZ61hB Additionally, Trump attempted to involve other countries in the narrative about opening the Hormuz Strait but did not garner support. Meanwhile, Iran exercises de facto absolute control and allows the passage of certain ships under agreements, with media reports also mentioning certain fees. Ships associated with Israeli or American interests do not pass through the strait.