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Aug 15, 2026
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Trump suggests ‘declaring’ Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory, Iran rebuffs claim
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U.S. NEWS
Trump suggests ‘declaring’ Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory, Iran rebuffs claim
By Eman Abouhassira, Enas Alashray and Humeyra Pamuk Reuters
Posted August 15, 2026 3:04 pm
4 min read
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