Day 39 · U.S.-Iran Regional Conflict

Trump Plans Hormuz Claim

Trump says he plans to claim the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory amid Iran tensions.

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Updated Aug 14, 5:38pm ET

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President Donald Trump said he plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz “a territory of the United States” after U.S. forces finish defeating Iran, making the pledge in Garden City, New York. The strait, shared by Iran and Oman, is a key chokepoint for about a fifth of the world’s seaborne oil. Trump said he would “never apologize” for attacking Iran and said higher U.S. gas prices were worth preventing an Iranian nuclear weapon. Iran says the strait is shut; the administration says 9 million barrels a day are still moving.

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