Trump Declares Strait of Hormuz US Territory, Drawing Iranian Rebuke

US President Donald Trump has declared the Strait of Hormuz to be US territory in a social-media post, escalating tensions with Iran over the strategic waterway. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi rejected the claim, saying the strait cannot be seized through threats, military displays or presidential orders. It remains unclear what practical or legal steps the US would take to enforce such a declaration. Any attempt to assert control over the strait could sharply widen the conflict and put more US troops at risk. The area is also vital to Iran's oil exports, including facilities around Kharg Island.

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