Trump claims total control of Hormuz, demands Iran pay reparations as standoff deepens

The dueling positions Washington and Tehran staked out showed how far apart the two sides remain even as both talked of winding down regional hostilities.

# Trump claims total control of Hormuz, demands Iran pay reparations as standoff deepens The dueling positions Washington and Tehran staked out showed how far apart the two sides remain even as both talked of winding down regional hostilities. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/11/us-iran-war-trump-hormuz-control-reparation-talks-.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*