Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz a US ‘territory’ amid Iran war
Middle East2 sources2 countries🔦 Under-reported16m ago
President Donald Trump announced on Friday his intention to designate the Strait of Hormuz as United States territory following the conclusion of the ongoing war with Iran. The president did not provide specific details regarding the legal or logistical framework for pursuing such a claim.
The proposed territorial claim has emerged as a central issue during current ceasefire negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Control over the strategic waterway remains a significant point of contention in the diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict.
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Daily SabahFocuses on the lack of explanation for the territorial claim
Al JazeeraHighlights the claim's role in ongoing ceasefire negotiations
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