President Trump stated his intention to claim the Strait of Hormuz as United States territory. This declaration would follow a future military resolution with Iran. Iran rejected these claims, asserting the waterway remains blocked. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global chokepoint for oil. International calls for diplomatic restraint continue amid heightened tensions.

President Donald Trump on Friday said he would “soon” declare the Strait of Hormuz waterway part of US territory, claiming that Iran was being heavily

Trump signals he may declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory, escalating tensions with Iran as vessel traffic collapses to single-digit