Event Brief
Trump marks Strait of Hormuz as “new US territory”
By The BriefBrief · Sources (10)
Filed: Aug 23, 2026 at 1:09 AM ET
Summary: 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: Aug 22, 2026 at 8:32 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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