Tehran firmly asserted its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, dismissing President Trump's remark about declaring the vital waterway as US territory.
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister made the statement
Aug 15, 2026
01:32 pm
What's the storyIran has firmly rejected President Donald Trump's claim that the US would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz as American territory.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said, "The Strait of Hormuz has been Iranian, is Iranian, and will remain Iranian."
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