Trump says he views strait of Hormuz as ‘American territory’
Summary
President Donald Trump called the Strait of Hormuz "American territory" while the US maintains a military blockade of Iran’s shipping. The blockade aims to pressure Iran by restricting access to this key waterway, but peace talks have not progressed.Key Facts
- President Trump described the Strait of Hormuz as "an American territory."
- The US is blocking Iranian shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for global oil transport.
- About 20% of the world’s seaborne oil passes through the strait, which lies between Iran and Oman.
- The US military has redirected 68 commercial ships to enforce the blockade.
- The US and Iran have not reached a peace deal as the conflict nears six months.
- Trump has suggested formally declaring the strait as US territory.
- Iran’s deputy foreign minister called Trump’s claims “delusions.”
- Trump made these remarks while campaigning for Senator Darline Graham in South Carolina.
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