Trump Says He Will Declare Strait of Hormuz U.S. Territory After Defeating Iran

President Donald Trump says he intends to declare the Strait of Hormuz “territory of the United States” after defeating Iran.
The statement marks another sharp escalation in rhetoric surrounding one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints.
Control of the Strait has become a central issue in the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, with disruptions to shipping continuing to pressure global oil markets.
Any attempt to assert U.S. control over Hormuz would carry enormous geopolitical implications for Iran, global trade and energy security.