Trump claimed: Iran fired the first shot

Trump’s claim: Iran fired the first shot Trump claimed: We are working to secure the Strait of Hormuz and do not need the region’s oil, which is why I raised the issue of 20 percent tariffs. After calls from countries in the region offering investment, I backed away from imposing tariffs on transit through the Strait of Hormuz. We welcome investment in the United States in exchange for protecting the Strait of Hormuz, rather than tariffs that I do not like. The Iranians fired the first shot, and we responded. I do not regret lifting the naval blockade or granting sanctions waivers to Iran; I gave them a chance to reach a deal. Things are going well regarding the disarmament of groups in Iraq