On Aug. 21 at Andrews Joint Base, Maryland, President Trump said he does not
believe Iran is ready for a "suitable deal" and that Washington is "watching how
the situation develops." He asserted the US has "complete control" over the
wider Strait of Hormuz region, including its hinterland. When asked whether US
military options versus Iran were constrained, Trump said the turn to an
"economic war" does not mean US military options are limited.
