The top US military leader, General Dan Caine, spoke today. He said Iran's military is not stronger. The US military is getting ready for attacks. Ships cannot go through the Strait of Hormuz. This is a very important place for oil.
Iran is accused of putting mines there. Oil ships cannot pass. The US is attacking Iranian ships. General Caine said Iran is fighting. But he does not think they are stronger.
The Strait of Hormuz is closed. This is bad for oil for the world. Oil companies stopped pumping oil. The US may help ships go through.
President Trump warned Iran. He said the problem will get worse. The US wants sea routes to be open. They will use more force if needed. The US military wants ships to travel freely.