Trump Calls Hormuz Strait U.S. Territory
Donald Trump stated that he considers the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory, claiming American control over the region and asserting that he will formally declare it as such after defeating Iran. He also emphasized preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
Consensus
- Donald Trump claimed that the Strait of Hormuz is American territory.
- Trump made the statement during a speech to supporters.
- Trump stated that the U.S. controls the region, citing naval blockade as the basis for control.
- Trump linked the claim to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
- Trump mentioned that he would formally declare the strait U.S. territory after defeating Iran.
- The statement was made in August 2018.
- Multiple sources report that Trump reiterated his position on the strait's status.
Points of divergence
- Trump said he will declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory only after completely defeating Iran and when Iran suffers a serious defeat. — tg_tass_agency
- Trump stated he will declare the Strait of Hormuz territory after completing the operation against Iran. — tg_rian_ru
- Trump said he will declare the strait U.S. territory 'after we finish beating Iran' and that he will do so 'fairly soon'. — tg_theinsider
- Trump said he still positively views the idea of declaring the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory and called it a 'great idea'. — interfax
- Trump claimed the U.S. fully controls not only the waters of the strait but also the surrounding land. — kommerant
- It remains unclear how seriously Trump meant his statement, and whether it signals a shift in U.S. policy. — tvrain
Coverage (20 sources)
- Trump called the Strait of Hormuz US territory — РИАМО
- Trump called the Strait of Hormuz US territory — Коммерсантъ
- Trump stated that he considers the Strait of Hormuz to be US territory — Вести
- Trump: American blockade of Iran proved 100% successful — Вести
- Trump stated about complete denuclearization of the Strait of Hormuz — Вести
- Trump called the Strait of Hormuz US territory — Коммерсантъ
- Trump said that he will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz American: "When we finally defeat Iran, and he suffers a serious defeat, quite soon, I will declare the Strait of Hormuz as US territory" — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Trump stated that he will declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory after completion of operation against Iran. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Trump: US controls the Strait of Hormuz and will declare it its territory — Вести
- Trump did not give up the idea of declaring the Strait of Hormuz US territory — Интерфакс
- Iran called Trump's words about plans to make the Strait of Hormuz American insane — Интерфакс
- Trump promised to declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory — The Insider
- Trump promised to declare the Strait of Hormuz "US territory", but after "annihilation" of Iran — Дождь
- Trump promised to declare the Strait of Hormuz "US territory" but after "annihilation" of Iran — Дождь (Telegram)
- Trump declared that he will soon announce the Strait of Hormuz as American: 'When we finally defeat Iran, and he suffers a serious defeat, quite soon, I will declare the Strait of Hormuz territory of the USA' — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Trump promised to make the Strait of Hormuz US territory — Ведомости
- Trump promised to declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory — The Moscow Times
- US President Donald Trump stated that 'soon', after final victory over Iran, will declare the Strait of Hormuz, connecting the Persian Gulf with the Arabian Sea, 'territory of the United States'. — Радио Свобода
- Trump said he will declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory after the end of the operation in Iran — Вечерняя Москва
- Trump promised to declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory after victory over Iran — Коммерсантъ
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