Trump shares image calling Strait of Hormuz ‘new US territory’ as Iran vows to keep waterway closed
Trump’s post comes days after he claimed that the United States had “total control” over the Strait, one of the world’s most important oil transit routes.
US President Donald Trump has asserted control over the Strait of Hormuz, sharing an AI-generated image labeling the waterway as "NEW U.S. Territory" on social media. This comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran. The image features a blue map of the Strait between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula, enclosed within a frame with bold lettering stating "NEW U.S. Territory."
Trump's post follows his claim that the U.S. has "total control" over the strategic waterway, one of the world's most vital oil transit routes. He also defended the US maritime blockade targeting Iran, stating it has been effective and that oil prices are falling. Trump suggested that Iran could pose a threat by placing mines in the Strait but maintained that the US blockade has significantly reduced Iranian oil shipments.
However, Iran's officials have disputed Trump's assertions, insisting that Tehran retains control over whether the Strait remains open to commercial shipping. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that the waterway would remain closed until the U.S. fulfills conditions agreed under a June memorandum of understanding, including lifting the blockade, releasing frozen assets, ending threats and military operations, and other commitments.
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