Trump Declares Strait of Hormuz as American Territory as Iran Talks Stall; Tehran Fires 'Revenge' Warning

US-Iran war: Trump describes Strait of Hormuz as ‘American territory’, claims 'total control' over waterway

US President Donald Trump described the Strait of Hormuz as “American territory” and claimed the US has “total control” over the strategic waterway. His remarks came amid a stalemate with Iran, as Tehran rejects talks and Washington maintains pressure.

Trump declares Strait of Hormuz as American territory as Iran talks stall; Tehran fires 'revenge' warning

Trump also said Iran was keen to reach a deal with the United States, but questioned whether Washington would be willing to accept one. Referring to the Strait of Hormuz, he claimed that the US currently exercised control over the strategically important waterway.

Trump calls Strait of Hormuz ‘American territory’, warns Iran over nuclear arms

President Trump stated Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons. He also declared the Strait of Hormuz as American territory. Iran rejected these claims, promising to correct the delusions. Tensions remain high over the strategic waterway and its global energy supplies. Both nations continue asserting control and issuing warnings.

The maps and charts that debunk Trump’s claim the Strait of Hormuz has reopened

Trump declared the embattled waterway as new US territory as he insisted it was ‘open and operating’ earlier this week

Strait of Hormuz is ‘American territory’, says Trump as Iran tensions escalate

Trump said Iran was eager to reach an agreement to end the ongoing conflict, but questioned whether Washington still wanted a deal

Iran rejects Trump's Hormuz 'total control' claim, says strait will reopen only on Tehran's terms - THE LOCAL REPORT ARTICLES

Iran rejected Trump’s claim of US “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz Iran has pushed back against US President Donald Trump’s repeated claims that Washington has “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran insisting that the strategically vital waterway remains under Iranian control and will not be fully reopened to international shipping […] The post Iran rejects Trump’s Hormuz ‘total control’ claim, says strait will reopen on…