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Trump claims Strait of Hormuz as 'American territory,' escalates Iran rhetoric
🌍 GlobalAug 22, 2026 10:56SRC: X/@VISIONERGEO
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🇺🇸🇮🇷⚡️ Donald Trump says he now considers the Strait of Hormuz “American territory,” while acknowledging that Washington faces a more basic problem in dealing with Iran: figuring out who it can actually negotiate with. Trump reiterated his claim over the strategic waterway during remarks on Friday. 🗣️ “I view the Strait of Hormuz as American territory right now. It’s American territory,” Trump said. Turning to Iran’s leadership, he added that one of his biggest problems is not knowing who
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