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Iran rejects Trump’s Strait of Hormuz ‘territory’ claim

Iran said it rejects “delusions” after Trump said he would declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory.
WHO: Iran
WHAT: Iran called on the U.S. to “accept the reality of defeat” after Trump said he wants the Strait of Hormuz to be a U.S. territory.
WHEN: Reported Aug 15, 2026 at 6:47 AM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: Iran was reacting to Trump’s statement about declaring the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory.
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