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strikeAug 14, 2026
A US territory? Trump unveils proposal to control Strait of Hormuz
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Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz a US ‘territory’ amid Iran war Control over the waterway has been a sticking point in negotiations between the US and Iran, with Trump’s comments likely to inflame tensions.
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- Al Jazeera StaffBy Al Jazeera Staff
Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz a US ‘territory’ amid Iran war Control over the waterway has been a sticking point in negotiations between the US and Iran, with Trump’s comments likely to inflame tensions. United States President Donald Trump has announced plans to de…
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