President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran asked for a cease-fire, but he said only if the Strait of Hormuz is "open, free, and clear."

The war began in late February when the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, causing economic turmoil and massive global energy disruptions.

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran asked for a cease-fire, but he said only if the Strait of Hormuz is "open, free, and clear."