Trump declares Strait of Hormuz new US territory in social media post

Donald Trump declares the Strait of Hormuz a “new US territory” in a social media post, escalating tensions with Iran over the strategic waterway.

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August 18, 2026 · 14:15 · 5 min read

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Donald Trump declares the Strait of Hormuz a “new US territory” in a social media post, escalating tensions with Iran over the strategic waterway.

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