During a speech in Long Island, New York, on August 14, 2026, President Trump stated that he intends to declare the Strait of Hormuz a territory of the United States. This announcement comes despite the existing jurisdiction of Oman and Iran over the waterway. Trump remarked, "Pretty soon, I will be declaring the Hormuz Strait a territory of the United States."
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Trump announces intention to declare Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory
President Trump announced his intention to declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory during a speech in Long Island, New York, on August 14, 2026. This declaration would occur despite the fact that Oman and Iran currently share jurisdiction over the waterway.
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