President Donald Trump stated on August 14, 2026, that he intends to declare the Strait of Hormuz as 'a territory of the United States' following the conclusion of the conflict with Iran.
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Trump plans to declare Strait of Hormuz a US territory after conflict with Iran
President Trump announced his intention to declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory after the war with Iran. This statement was made on August 14, 2026.
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Trump says he’ll declare Strait of Hormuz a US territory after defeating Iran
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Trump plans to declare Strait of Hormuz a US territory after conflict with Iran