Trump says he’ll declare Strait of Hormuz a US territory after defeating Iran
Trump said the move would follow Iran’s defeat, and officials warned the claim raises major questions under international law.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump announced plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz "a territory of the United States" after defeating Iran, speaking at the David S. Mack Center in Garden City, New York.
- Connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman, the Strait of Hormuz serves as a critical route for global energy shipments, making control of the waterway a central issue in the U.S.-Iran conflict.
- Vice President JD Vance acknowledged the administration faces domestic political pressure over elevated oil and gas prices, while Trump defended the costs as necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
- Trump did not clarify whether his remarks represented a formal administration proposal or explain how the United States would establish such a claim, leaving legal analysts uncertain about international law implications.
- Since peace talks with Tehran broke down last month, the administration has traded missile strikes and barbs over regional commerce; the U.S. insists on maintaining freedom of navigation while Iran seeks concessions.
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President Donald Trump has said that recognizing the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory is a great idea. He says Iran wants to reach an agreement, but not one that is necessary.
The Iran War: Trump Must Choose Between Victory and Defeat – The American Spectator | USA News and Politics
It’s not always easy to tell when President Trump is making a joke. What started as his claim to the “Gulf of America” turned out to be entirely serious, though not many map makers have signed on. Now Mr. Trump is going on about the Strait of Hormuz, saying that he may eventually declare the Strait to be American territory. Iran, to say the least, is not amused. It claims the Strait as its own territorial waters and has effectively closed the St…
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NEWS HEADLINES: Iran rejects Trump’s assertion that the Strait of Hormuz will be declared U.S. territory – One America News Network
Ships are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz on August 10, 2026, off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran. (Photo by Ali Saeedi/Getty Images) OAN Staff Katherine Mosack1:17 PM – Saturday, August 15, 2026 Iran has rejected President Donald Trump’s claim that he would declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory, calling on the U.S. to “stop indulging in delusions.” On Friday, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated on X, “The Strait of…
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