Trump Declares Strait of Hormuz 'New U.S. Territory'
President Donald Trump on Tuesday posted a map labeling the Strait of Hormuz “New U.S. Territory,” escalating his confrontation with Iran after a 60-day negotiating deadline expired without a settlement. The post followed Trump’s remarks Friday that he intended to declare the waterway U.S. territory after Iran was defeated. There is no evidence that the post itself changed the strait’s legal status or transferred sovereignty to the United States. Trump also said no U.S.-Iran talks were occurring or scheduled, while asserting that a naval blockade remained in force and that Hormuz was “open and operating.” Iran’s government has rejected the territorial claim and said the waterway would remain closed until Washington meets conditions tied to the June memorandum. A vessel exiting Hormuz was struck by a projectile Tuesday, according to maritime authorities, causing a crew casualty. Oil prices rose as investors assessed risks to energy supplies. The situation remains fluid.
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On August 18, Trump posted Hormuz map labeling it U.S. territory. https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/117116198386080523
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