- Donald Trump asserted on May 28 that no nation controls the Strait of Hormuz and that a controls agency taxes the strait, amid regional tensions involving Kuwait.
- Donald Trump claimed total control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Donald Trump threatens to declare the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory.
9 reports, 8 independent
Updated Aug 27
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What happened
Donald Trump threatens to declare the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Trump threatens to declare Hormuz Strait U.S. territory and maintains military presence there.1 source
President Trump outlines a new U.S. policy package, including the plan to declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory, while also addressing Iran's nuclear program and oil imports from Venezuela.1 source
Trump threatens to declare the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory.1 source
Trump declares Hormuz US territory, suspends trade with Iran, and accuses Iran of missile launches.1 source
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
Related events
- Trump threatens renewed military action while the US claims control of the Strait of Hormuz and facilitates oil movement to the open market.
- Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump has issued threats regarding infrastructure targets in the area. Houthis are also attacking shipping in the Red Sea.
- Donald Trump proposed renaming the Strait of Hormuz while American forces targeted Kerman province.
- Trump announced a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz, despite Israel having denounced the proposed agreement.
- Iran proposed opening the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- aawsat.com
- aol.com
- azernews.az
- pjmedia.com
- en.apa.az
- thenewamerican.com
- hindustantimes.com
- shafaqna.com