Iran Blasts Trump's Plan to Claim Strait of Hormuz as US Territory
Summary
President Donald Trump said the United States might declare the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory after dealing with Iran. Iran responded strongly, saying the strait is Iranian and will stay under Iran’s control.Key Facts
- President Trump said during a speech that the U.S. could soon claim the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory.
- Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi called Trump’s statement “delusions” and said Iran controls the strait.
- The Strait of Hormuz is vital because about one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas shipments pass through it.
- Iran says parts of the strait are within its territorial waters; the U.S. wants to keep the waterway open for free shipping.
- This disagreement is part of ongoing tension between the U.S. and Iran since February.
- Iran and Oman are working on new rules for ships passing through the strait, including possible fees for services.
- International law usually does not allow fees just for passing through a strait, but permits charges for safety and other maritime services.
- Analysts suggest Iran and Oman could legally charge fees if they are for navigational or safety services rather than just passage tolls.
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