The bulk of the wait has been an American effort, especially on the blockade, which has been ironclad and frankly has put the real pressure on Iran. They want to say that they control the strait, but we do. And everything behind the scenes shows that we are in control when it comes to that, including how the dynamics of the negotiation are coming together. But we appreciate the support they're providing. (07:51–07:56)
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Asserts that the U.S. controls the strait, not Iran.
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