Trump says US has ‘draconian sanctions’ ready for Iran, asserts Hormuz remains open ANI Updated on: 20 Aug 2026, 3:34 am

Trump says US has ‘draconian sanctions’ ready for Iran, asserts Hormuz remains open On the Strait of Hormuz, Trump claimed that a US naval blockade had been successful and that oil shipments were continuing despite tensions. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/trump-says-us-has-draconian-sanctions-ready-for-iran-asserts-hormuz-remains-open