Donald Trump says United States has "almost total control of the Hormuz Strait"

After Iran struck Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain with drones and missiles in response to an American bombing campaign, President Donald Trump said the current outlook favored the United States, citing the critical Strait of Hormuz and what he called Iran’s faltering economy. Iranian state media reported at least 15 deaths in the U.S. attacks, including Revolutionary Guard personnel, and U.S. Central Command said it hit Iranian air-defense, radar, maritime and communications sites. Jordan and Bahrain said they intercepted incoming fire, Kuwait reported damage but no casualties from an Iranian drone, and Qatar said Iran bore legal responsibility. The exchange was the first significant combat since July and renewed concern about U.S. missile supplies and fuel prices ahead of November elections. Iran’s military promised heavier, wider retaliation.