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 toward severe economic sanctions. Washington is enforcing strict trade measures targeting Iranian oil, imports, and regional trading partners like the UAE, Iraq, and Turkey.