Trump Declares Strait of Hormuz American Territory Amid Iran Blockade
TL;DR
Trump said the Strait of Hormuz is 'American territory' as the U.S. maintains a blockade on Iran, with Centcom noting 68 vessels redirected to comply; he has floated declaring the waterway a territory, while Iran dismissed the claim as delusional and peace talks remain unresolved after about six months of tension.
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