Since the war began, Iran has only expanded its power over the waterway.

Iran asserts control over the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global shipping routes. Traffic normalization by August 31 at 18.5% YES.

Tehran warned Monday that its tentative deal with Washington was in a “crisis stage,” after their contest for control of the crucial waterway intensified with a weekend of attacks.

President Trump announced the United States will guard the Strait of Hormuz. He stated America will act as the waterway's guardian and receive payment. Trump accused Iran of…