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economicAug 14, 2026

Trump says he will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory

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Trump says he will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said he plans to soon declare the Strait of Hormuz "a territory of the United States" as he once again asserted control of the critical waterway amid the war in Iran and touted the success of an American naval…

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    Trump says he will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said he plans to soon declare the Strait of Hormuz "a territory of the United States" as he once again asserted control of the critical waterway amid the war in Iran and touted…

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