The U.S. and Iran traded a new wave of attacks as both sides attempted to claim control over the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump said in a Truth Social post that the U.S. will act as "the guardian" of the strait. CBS News' national security analyst Aaron Maclean has more.
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Who is in control of the Strait of Hormuz?
The U.S. and Iran traded a new wave of attacks as both sides attempted to claim control over the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump said in a Truth Social post that the U.S. will act as "the guardian" of the strait. CBS News' national security analyst Aaron Maclean has more.
Published July 13, 2026, 4:05 PM
Updated July 13, 2026, 4:18 PM656Related Stories

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