Middle East live: Trump threatens US takeover of Hormuz as Iran vows to retain control
Summary
President Donald Trump said he plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory following a promise to defeat Iran. Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister responded by saying the Strait will remain under Iranian control and only Iran can open or close it.Key Facts
- President Trump announced he would soon claim the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory after defeating Iran.
- Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi rejected this, saying the Strait has always been and will remain Iranian.
- The UAE’s Abu Dhabi National Oil Company reported one of its vessels was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz but no injuries occurred.
- Iran has not yet agreed to restart talks with the United States.
- Separate talks with Oman focus on defining sea routes through the Strait of Hormuz.
- The U.S. has deployed a record number of Navy forces in operations related to Iran.
- The situation is part of ongoing tensions involving economic sanctions and military actions between the U.S. and Iran.
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