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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Maira Butt

Trump declares Strait of Hormuz a US territory and says it’s ‘open and operating’

United States Donald Trump Strait of Hormuz
  • President Donald Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory in a post on Truth Social.
  • Trump shared a map of the region featuring a large blue circle over the vital shipping route, labeling it as US territory.
  • In a separate post two hours later, Trump said, “The Naval Blockade remains in full force and effect. The Hormuz Strait is open and operating. All water mines have been removed or detonated.”
  • Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the U.S. meets interim deal conditions.
  • Iran's required conditions include lifting a maritime blockade, removing sanctions, and unfreezing Iranian assets.

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Iran-US war latest: Trump declares Strait of Hormuz as US territory with bizarre Truth Social map

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