# Trump says he will soon declare Strait of Hormuz a US territory

https://mins.news/en/video/22606

- Reuters, 2026-08-14 22:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY3yBUy3IF8

> President Donald Trump said he plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory after defeating Iran, although it remains unclear whether the statement represents a shift in policy.

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