August 12, 2026 — Trump insists US controls Hormuz, Iran says it could ‘prolong’ war with US | CNN

Get the latest updates on the war with Iran here. • Strait of Hormuz: The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is becoming more pressing as the International Energy Agency warns that global oil stockpiles are diminishing at a rapid clip. Traffic through the vital waterway remains minuscule, despite President Donald Trump’s insistence that the strait is open and the US still controls it. • Latest on talks: Iran could “prolong” the war with the US until Trump is out of office, a top adviser to the commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry has suggested the agreement between the two sides remains relevant despite their refusal to shift positions. • Trump’s plane switch: A threat from a shoulder-fired missile spurred the furtive plan to sneak Trump out of Turkey on an alternate jet following the NATO summit last month, according to a source. It was believed to be serious in part because of how specifically the Iranians seemed to know details of Trump’s arrangements. Tehran is demanding compensation for pollution in waters in the Persian Gulf and surrounding areas over recent decades, Iran’s foreign ministry spo