US President Donald Trump has stated that the US can take control of the Strait of Hormuz with more time, as the war in Iran continues to spread chaos and disrupt financial markets.

Nearly five weeks after it started with a ​joint U.S.-Israeli aerial assault, ‌the war in Iran continues to spread chaos across the region and roil financial markets, raising ‌the pressure on Mr. Trump to find ​a quick resolution to the conflict.