For every day of this war, President Trump has been sharing his perspective and his thinking – whether in press conferences, in video statements or in posts on social media. In the last week, that’s continued – as strikes have been exchanged – and pressure has built on the supply of oil and gas from the region. The BBC’s Analysis Editor Ros Atkins has looked what the President’s been saying.
Produced by Katerina Karelli. Graphics by Sally Nicholls and Mesut Ersoz.
More Stories
US strikes Iranian fast boats as Iran attacks UAE oil facility
What we know about Trump's 'Project Freedom' in Strait of Hormuz
Two US service members reported missing in Morocco, officials say