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Trump says Hormuz will become US territory soon

Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would become US territory after Iran is defeated.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would become part of the US after Iran is defeated.
WHEN: Reported Aug 14, 2026 at 6:14 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: He linked the claim to Iran being defeated and said Americans should accept higher gas prices after Iran closed Hormuz in response to US and Israeli attacks.
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