U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz and would "keep it," underscoring continued uncertainty over when the strategic shipping route will fully reopen. His comments came as reports pointed to progress in talks between Iran and Oman over shipping lanes, even as Tehran reportedly insisted the strait would stay closed until Washington met demands including war reparations, lifting the U.S. naval blockade and withdrawing U.S. forces around Iran. The strait is a critical corridor for oil, natural gas, fertilizer and other commodities, and its disruption has pushed up global energy prices and weighed on the wider economy. Korea and other import-dependent countries are closely watching the route because of its importance for energy supplies.