Trump says he views strait of Hormuz as ‘American territory’
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Key context: <p>President at rally in South Carolina makes comments on key strategic waterway and jokes about bombing Iran</p><p>Donald Trump called the strait of Hormuz “an American territory” on Friday, as the US continues its military blockade of Iran’s shipping and ports while Trump’s administration struggles to end its war with the country.</p><p>“We don’t even know if we won, because I view the strait of Hormuz as an American territory right now,” Trump said, addressing a crowd in South Carolina. He was campaigning for senator Darline Graham, who is running to permanently fill her late brother Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/21/trump-strait-of-hormuz-american-territory">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
President at rally in South Carolina makes comments on key strategic waterway and jokes about bombing IranDonald Trump called the strait of Hormuz “an American territory” on Friday, as the US continues its military blockade of Iran’s shipping and ports while Trump’s administration struggles to end its war with the country.“We don’t even know if we won, because I view the strait of Hormuz as an American territory right now,” Trump said, addressing a crowd in South Carolina. He was campaigning for senator Darline Graham, who is running to permanently fill her late brother Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat. Continue reading...
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