Trump says he will declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory
Donald Trump said the United States would assert control over the Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire talks with Iran continue.
US President Donald Trump said he plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory, a move that would escalate tensions around one of the world’s most important shipping routes. He made the remarks as Washington and Tehran continue ceasefire negotiations linked to the war with Iran.
The strait, which links the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, has been a major point of contention in the talks, according to reporting from Al Jazeera and Asharq Al-Awsat. Any change in its status would affect a waterway that carries a large share of global oil shipments.
The comments add to a dispute that has already shaped the wider conflict and the diplomatic effort to halt it. The sources said control of the passage remains central to the negotiations.
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