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Trump Vows to Claim Strait of Hormuz for the United States
President Trump stated that he intends to establish the Strait of Hormuz as American territory.
Added 8/14/2026
During a Friday speech in New York, President Trump announced plans to designate the crucial maritime passage as a U.S. territory, according to The Hill. Iran and Oman currently share authority over the strategic shipping route, and Trump provided no further details on how his administration would implement the takeover.
The passage, situated between the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf, handles a significant portion of global oil and natural gas shipments. Recent conflict involving the U.S. and Iran has resulted in the closure of the lane and a subsequent rise in international energy costs.
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