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Donald Trump claims Strait of Hormuz as new U.S. territory
U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked international tension by claiming the Strait of Hormuz as ‘new U.S. territory’ via a post on Truth Social. The announcement included a map of the strategic waterway, located between Iran and Oman, marked with the colors of the American flag.
Trump stated that the strait remains open and operational, asserting that all sea mines have been removed or detonated. He also maintained that a U.S. naval blockade is in effect, requiring authorization for vessels to pass. These claims come amid a period of heightened military and diplomatic conflict following the start of hostilities between the U.S., Israel, and Iran in February.
Iranian officials, including First Vice President Mohamad Reza Aref, have rejected the claims, describing them as an ‘illusion’ and reaffirming Iran’s sovereignty over the waterway. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global chokepoint for energy transit, and the ongoing instability is impacting international oil and gas markets and contributing to economic volatility.
Entities
Donald Trump · Iran · Mohamad Reza Aref · Strait of Hormuz · United States
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The United States maintains a naval blockade over the Strait of Hormuz. www.cadenamaxima.com.ar · oncubanews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] All sea mines in the strait have been removed or detonated. www.cadenamaxima.com.ar · oncubanews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The conflict between the US/Israel and Iran has lasted nearly six months since the start of hostilities in February. www.entornointeligente.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Strait of Hormuz is new United States territory. www.cadenamaxima.com.ar · oncubanews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Iran will maintain sovereignty and management over the Strait of Hormuz. oncubanews.com