Trump also rejected Iranian claims over control of the Strait of Hormuz, writing that the waterway “is already completely controlled by the United States Navy and our ‘Blockade’ or, as some say, ‘The United States Wall of Steel!'” Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said no talks were underway and no meetings were planned, adding that Iran was only engaged in discussions with Oman regarding management of the Strait of Hormuz. The competing claims come as security conditions in and around the Strait of Hormuz continue to deteriorate. On Friday, GasLog confirmed that its LNG carrier GasLog Shanghai sustained damage while exiting the Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration has repeatedly asserted that U.S. naval forces are enforcing a de facto blockade against Iran and ensuring freedom of navigation through the strait.