Trump says he will soon declare Strait of Hormuz US territory
US President Donald Trump says he will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory, escalating his rhetoric over the vital waterway that carries a significant share of global oil supplies.
US President Donald Trump announced during a political rally in New York that he intends to declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory following the defeat of Iran. This statement was made in response to concerns about the economic impact of higher fuel prices on Americans. The Trump administration has been applying unprecedented measures against Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinting at the application of measures unseen before.
Despite recent calmed hostilities between the two nations, the Navy has reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump's comments come amid rising fuel prices and growing political risks associated with his campaign promise to lower energy costs.
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