"We have total control over the Hormuz Strait right now. The United States and Israel started a war against Iran on February 28. In June, Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding calling for an immediate ceasefire on all fronts, including Lebanon. However, early on July 8, the United States renewed massive airstrikes on Iran, accusing Tehran of violating their previous agreements regarding the Strait of Hormuz. On August 2, Trump said he had agreed to cancel the planned major strike against Iran to reach a deal with Tehran.