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diplomacyAug 15, 2026

Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz US territory 'pretty soon' - The Korea Times

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WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he will declare the Strait of Hormuz a territory of the United States "pretty soon," asserting America's control of the crucial waterway through its naval blockade.

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    WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he will declare the Strait of Hormuz a territory of the United States "pretty soon," asserting America's control of the crucial waterway through its naval blockade. Trump made the remarks during a visit to a police academy…

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