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UPDATED Aug 23, 2026 at 1:09 AM ET
Aug 21, 2026 at 10:10 PM ET
Trump calls Strait of Hormuz “American territory”
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US President Donald Trump said he views the Strait of Hormuz as “an American territory” and reiterated that the US “cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon”. He made the remarks while addressing a rally in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, according to Al Jazeera.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump said he views the Strait of Hormuz as “an American territory” and reiterated the US cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon.
WHEN: Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 8:07 PM ET
WHERE: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
WHY: Trump made the remarks while addressing a rally, reiterating US policy that Iran should not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.
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