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Aug 15, 2026 at 7:08 AM ET
Trump to declare Strait of Hormuz US territory
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Trump said he will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz a territory of the United States after defeating Iran.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump said he would declare the Strait of Hormuz a territory of the United States.
WHEN: Reported Aug 14, 2026 at 6:41 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: He said the declaration would come after the US finishes defeating Iran.
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