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Trump plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory

Donald Trump announced plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory following the conflict with Iran.

15 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Donald Trump, the President of the United States, stated at a campaign rally in Long Island that he intends to declare the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory. This announcement came in the context of his support for Republican Party candidates. According to further reports, Trump aims to implement this move after the conclusion of a conflict with Iran.

According to NBC News, Trump indicated that the declaration of the Strait of Hormuz as American territory should occur immediately after hostilities with Iran end. This highlights Trump's aggressive stance towards Iran and his strategic ambitions in the Persian Gulf.

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