# Trump says Hormuz is 'new U.S. territory' amid other claims about the strait

https://mins.news/en/video/26006

- Global News, 2026-08-19 02:45 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7GBdqsPmo4

> Pressure is growing on U.S. President Donald Trump to reach a peace deal with Iran, as his war on the country contributes to his lowest approval rating since returning to office in 2025. Amid calls to end the conflict, Trump is again making sweeping claims about control of the Strait of Hormuz, including saying it is “new U.S. territory.”

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