Trump threatens to declare Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory
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Donald Trump, Iranian government
Strait of Hormuz
August 15, 2026
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Donald Trump stated he would declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory following the defeat of Iran. Iranian officials dismissed the remarks as repeated delusions. Trump also warned Americans to prepare for continued high fuel prices.
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