Trump posts map naming Strait of Hormuz ‘New US Territory’ amid Iran tensions
WASHINGTON, Aug 19 — US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that no talks with Iran are underway and none are sche...
On August 19, US President Donald Trump proclaimed the Strait of Hormuz as a new American territory in a fresh confrontation with Iran amid ongoing tensions. Trump posted a map on his Truth Social network, stating that there are no ongoing talks or planned discussions with Iran. The naval blockade remains in full force, with all water mines removed or detonated, according to the president.
In recent weeks, there has been a lull in fighting, although the United Arab Emirates accused Iran of firing two ballistic missiles targeting maritime navigation, which landed at sea. Iran denied firing any missiles. The UAE has since halted all trade and financial transactions with Iran, citing regional escalations. Earlier in the day, Trump reiterated his threat to claim sovereignty over the crucial energy waterway, suggesting it would be a wise move.
Iran has effectively blocked the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world's oil typically passes, in retaliation for the conflict initiated by the United States and Israel since late February. Iran's top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, reaffirmed that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States fulfills the demands outlined in the memorandum of understanding, including ending the US blockade of Iran's ports, lifting oil sanctions, unfreezing Iranian assets, and paying war damages.
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