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strikeAug 15, 2026

Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'will remain Iranian' after Trump warning

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Speaking in New York on Friday, Trump, with a chuckle, said: "Pretty soon I'll be declaring the Hormuz Strait a territory of the United States." Tehran has said the Strait of Hormuz "will remain Iranian" in response to a warning from US President Donald Trump that he would soon declare the strategic waterway a…

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  • Nathan RennoldsBy Nathan Rennolds

    Speaking in New York on Friday, Trump, with a chuckle, said: "Pretty soon I'll be declaring the Hormuz Strait a territory of the United States." Tehran has said the Strait of Hormuz "will remain Iranian" in response to a warning from US President Donald Trump that he would soon d…

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