Trump marks Strait of Hormuz as “new US territory”
By The BriefBrief
US President Donald Trump posted a map on his Truth Social account labeling the Strait of Hormuz as “NEW U.S. Territory.” The image was shared again for the second time in a week, and Trump provided no caption or commentary with the post.
WHO:Donald Trump
WHAT:Posted a Truth Social map labeling the Strait of Hormuz as “NEW U.S. Territory.”
WHEN:Reported Aug 22, 2026 at 8:32 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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