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Trump 'jokes' about owning Hormuz, then Iran says no tweet or carrier can seize the strait?

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Trump says he may declare Strait of Hormuz US territory, White House calls it a joke

President Donald Trump stated he would declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory after claiming American forces have "total control" over the strategic waterway during the ongoing conflict with Iran. A senior White House official later characterized the remark as a joke, saying no such plan had been discussed with advisers.

Aug 14, 2026·5 sourcesUS naval pressure on IranOil politics & energy geopoliticsU.S. domestic politics around Iran warStrait of Hormuz blockage
Trump says he may declare Strait of Hormuz US territory, White House calls it a joke
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