{
  "id": 1723524,
  "title": "Trump declares Strait of Hormuz new US territory in social media post",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/trump-declares-strait-of-hormuz-new-us-territory-in-social-media-post-1723524",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T14:16:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/trump-declares-strait-of-hormuz-new-us-territory-in-social-media-post/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US President Donald Trump described the Strait of Hormuz as a \"new US territory\" in a social media post, intensifying his statements about control of the crucial waterway amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. Trump shared a map graphic on Truth Social, his owned platform, and the official White House account on X, marking the narrow passage between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman in blue and labeling it \"NEW U.S. Territory\". The move follows Trump's earlier remarks about declaring the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory after defeating Iran. At a New York State political rally, Trump stated, \"After we finish defeating Iran... I’ll be declaring the Hormuz Strait a territory of the United States.\" He also described the idea as \"a great idea\" and \"an excellent idea\", emphasizing the US naval presence and blockade in the region. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital energy chokepoint, through which about 20 percent of global oil and gas typically passes. The latest development follows an ongoing standoff between the US and Iran over the waterway, with Iran restricting access while the US Navy maintains a blockade of Iranian ports. Iranian officials have rejected claims of U.S. territorial control, insisting the strait will stay closed or under Iranian authority until the US lifts the blockade, eases sanctions, and meets other demands.",
  "summary": "Donald Trump declares the Strait of Hormuz a “new US territory” in a social media post, escalating tensions with Iran over the strategic waterway. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-declares-strait-of-hormuz-new-us-territory-in-social-media-post/",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 11,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Iran threatens to go on offensive in Strait of Hormuz if diplomacy with US fails",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/iran-threatens-to-go-on-offensive-in-strait-of-hormuz-if-diplomacy-1566180",
        "published": "2026-08-17T21:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Vessel hit by ‘unknown projectile’ in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/vessel-hit-by-unknown-projectile-in-strait-of-hormuz-ukmto-says",
        "published": "2026-08-18T06:35:43.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Hormuz Strait to remain closed until US meets interim deal conditions, says Iran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/hormuz-strait-to-remain-closed-until-us-meets-interim-deal-conditions",
        "published": "2026-08-18T09:00:52.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Hormuz Strait to remain shut until U.S. meets interim deal conditions, Iran says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/hormuz-strait-to-remain-shut-until-u-s-meets-interim-deal-conditions",
        "published": "2026-08-18T09:46:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Ship hit in Hormuz as Iran's top negotiator says strait to stay shut",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/ship-hit-in-hormuz-as-irans-top-negotiator-says-strait-to-stay-shut",
        "published": "2026-08-18T09:52:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Hormuz Strait to remain closed until US meets interim deal conditions, Iran's top negotiator says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/hormuz-strait-to-remain-closed-until-us-meets-interim-deal-conditions-1684790",
        "published": "2026-08-18T10:10:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Trump posts map labeling Strait of Hormuz as 'New US Territory'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/trump-posts-map-labeling-strait-of-hormuz-as-new-us-territory",
        "published": "2026-08-18T11:24:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Trump threatens longtime U.S. ally Oman amid Strait of Hormuz stalemate",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/trump-threatens-longtime-u-s-ally-oman-amid-strait-of-hormuz-stalemate",
        "published": "2026-08-18T12:25:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Ship attacked while exiting Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/ship-attacked-while-exiting-strait-of-hormuz",
        "published": "2026-08-18T12:46:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Trump declares Strait of Hormuz new US territory in social media post",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/trump-declares-strait-of-hormuz-new-us-territory-in-social-media-post",
        "published": "2026-08-18T14:02:33.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}