Iran War Live: US, Tehran Exchange Opposing Claims Over Hormuz Control The conflict between the United States and Iran over control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz has reached a critical point.
Shipping traffic through the waterway has plummeted to its lowest level in weeks, according to reports.
President Donald Trump's assertion that the US has "total control" over the strait is not new, but its repetition raises questions about what this means in practical terms.