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Trump says he would make the Strait of Hormuz US territory
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· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on this claim and the responses from Iranian officials are available from NewsChannel 5 WTVF.
President Donald Trump recently made a claim about the Strait of Hormuz, stating it would become US territory after the conflict with Iran concludes. He made this statement during an appearance in New York on Friday. The president's claim comes as the US and Iran have differing views on control of the strait.
Currently, the US has no formal jurisdiction over the waterway. Iranian officials have responded, asserting that the strait remains under their control. Further details on this claim and the responses from Iranian officials are available from NewsChannel 5 WTVF.
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Category: local Published: August 14, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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