Trump says he views strait of Hormuz as ‘American territory’
President at rally in South Carolina makes comments on key strategic waterway and also jokes about bombing Iran Donald Trump called the strait of Hormuz “an American territory” on Friday, as the US continues its military blockade of Iran’s shipping and ports while Trump’s administration struggles to end its war with the country. “We don’t even know if we won, because I view the strait of Hormuz…
During a rally in South Carolina, President Donald Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz as "an American territory" while campaigning for Senator Darline Graham. This declaration came as the US maintains a military blockade on Iran's shipping and ports. Trump stated, "We don't even know if we won, because I view the strait of Hormuz as an American territory right now."
The blockade has redirected 68 commercial vessels, according to the US Central Command (Centcom). Iran and the US have yet to reach a peace deal, with the conflict nearing six months. The Trump administration aims to pressure Iran financially by restricting access to the Strait of Hormuz, which is crucial for the country's oil exports.
Trump had previously threatened to declare the strait a US territory, even going so far as to post a map on social media. Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, labeled Trump's comments as "delusions."
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