President Donald Trump said the US has “ended the war with Iran,” after announcing a “great settlement” that he said would resolve the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The US said it carried out self-defense strikes against Iran after the reported downing of a US Army Apache helicopter, calling the operation a proportional response to Iranian aggression.

“At some point in the not too distant future, we will be taking Kharg Island, and other oil infrastructure points, and assume total control of their Oil and Gas Markets, much like we have with Venezue...