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Trump Declares Strait of Hormuz U.S. Territory

8/18/2026

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory on Tuesday via Truth Social.
  • He said the naval blockade remains in full force and the strait is open after water mines were removed.
  • He claimed the blockade removes millions of barrels of oil each week, driving prices down.
  • He warned Iran cannot acquire a nuclear weapon and said recent B-2 bomber strikes will delay any such program.