Iran war: Trump to declare Hormuz US territory 'soon' - dw.com
President Donald Trump stated at a rally that he intends to declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory following the defeat of Iran in the ongoing conflict. Iranian officials have dismissed the remarks, asserting their continued control over the strategic waterway.
Why it matters
The statement signals a potential escalation in geopolitical rhetoric regarding global energy supply chains and the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict.
Donald Trump said the strait would become part of the US after Iran is defeated. He also told Americans to accept higher gas prices, which have soared since Iran closed Hormuz in response to US and Israeli attacks.
https://p.dw.com/p/5IrdL Trump said Americans must accept having to 'pay a tiny little bit more for your gasoline' Photo/picture alliance Advertisement President Donald Trump said Friday that he would "soon" declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory.
"After we finish defeating Iran , which is being very badly defeated — pretty soon I'll be declaring the Hormuz Strait a territory of the United States," Trump said at a rally at a police academy in Garden City, New York state. "It's true," he added.
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