US President Donald Trump stated he plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory after defeating Iran, drawing sharp rebukes from Iranian officials.
Key points
- US President Donald Trump claimed at a rally in Long Island, New York, that the US maintains a blockade and total control over the Strait of Hormuz.
- The remarks coincide with the approaching expiration of a 60-day memorandum of understanding signed on June 17 between the US and Iran.
- Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi rejected the threats, stating the waterway cannot be seized and remains under Iran's authority.
Why it matters
This escalates tensions between the United States and Iran just as a bilateral ceasefire and regional peace negotiation deadline approaches.
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