Trump labels Strait of Hormuz ‘US territory’ as Iran says Israel is biggest obstacle to negotiations
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Source: Middle East Eye
Published: 2026-08-18 23:23 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, World News, US Politics, War & Conflict
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US President Donald Trump has claimed the Strait of Hormuz as American territory as his frustration mounts over a war with Iran that has resisted his demands and dragged global shipping into crisis.
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