Trump says he will 'soon' declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory
President Donald Trump said he would "soon" declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory after what he called Iran's defeat. Trump made the remark with a chuckle during a political rally in New York, and it remains unclear how seriously he intended it or whether it reflects a new policy.
President Donald Trump said on Friday that he would "soon" declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory after what he called Iran's defeat, speaking with a chuckle during a political rally at a police academy in Garden City, New York. "It's true," he added.
It remains unclear how seriously Trump intended the remark or whether it reflects an actual policy shift. The White House has not issued an official comment on the statement. The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic waterway through which a critical share of the world's oil trade passes.
The remark comes amid months of escalating tension between the United States and Iran. Allies and rivals in the region are watching closely to see whether Trump's comment translates into any concrete policy step.
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