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UPDATED Aug 22, 2026 at 4:10 AM ET
Aug 14, 2026 at 5:09 PM ET

Trump suggests declaring Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory

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Donald Trump suggested the Strait of Hormuz could be declared a U.S. territory, which Iran rejected.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump suggested declaring the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory.
WHEN: Reported Aug 15, 2026 at 3:04 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Trump made the suggestion in response to the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict and peace-deal claims.
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