Strait of Deception: Trump's Wild Claims Exposed in the Middle East As the conflict between the US and Iran rages on, President Trump has made several bold claims about his administration's efforts to end the war.
However, recent statements from Trump himself, as well as senior officials, have cast doubt on these assertions.
The standoff over control of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint, has been ongoing for nearly six months. Traffic through the waterway has significantly decreased since the war began in late February.