Iran rebuts Trump on Hormuz as ship strike sparks tense standoff

Iran rejected Donald Trump’s claim that the Strait of Hormuz would become U.S. territory, saying the strait is Iranian and cannot be seized by tweets or warships, even as a bulk carrier was reportedly struck and talks with Tehran remain stalled; Tehran says there is no ceasefire and mediation is limited to Qatar and Pakistan, while the UK reports damage to a vessel and the U.S. continues sanctions and a hardline naval posture in the region.