Will declare Hormuz "US territory" after defeating Iran: Trump

Aug 14, 2026

Addressing a Republican rally in Long Island, Trump said, "After we finish defeating Iran, which is being very badly defeated -- pretty soon I'll...

Trump shares Hormuz image as "US territory" as Iran faces new sanctions

Aug 23, 2026

Tensions between Washington and Tehran escalated further on Sunday after US President Donald Trump again shared an image that depicts the strategically vital Strait...

Trump's 'new US territory' claim on Hormuz is 'bluff and bluster': Foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev

Aug 23, 2026

Foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev dismissed Donald Trump's claims on the Strait of Hormuz as "bluff and bluster," highlighting that US strategy has shifted...

"Strait of Hormuz cannot be seized by tweet or election speech": Iran hits back at Trump's 'US territory' remark

Aug 14, 2026

In an 'X' post, Gharibabadi said Iran "neither fears threats nor cowers before displays of power", asserting that the Strait of Hormuz "has been...

"Like the idea of declaring Strait of Hormuz US territory": Trump says Washington has "total control" with naval blockade

Aug 17, 2026

Speaking to reporters, Trump emphasised the effectiveness of the US naval blockade and stressed that oil prices are coming down and the Strait of...

"Exposing actual intention of US to go for war": Foreign affairs expert Waiel Awwad on Trump claim on Hormuz as "new US territory"

Aug 23, 2026

As tensions continue to escalate between the United States and Iran in wake of the crisis in West Asia, Foreign Affairs Expert Waiel Awwad...