The Trump administration is demanding that Iran issue a public statement acknowledging the Strait of Hormuz is open and committing to stop firing on commercial ships. The message has been conveyed directly and through regional mediators, three U.S. officials said in a briefing with reporters Friday. Why it matters: The administration says Iran violated the memorandum of understanding (MOU) it signed with the U.S. three weeks ago by repeatedly firing on commercial vessels in and around the stra