Trump releases map claiming Hormuz as 'new US territory'

24 August, 2026, 12:30 pm

Last modified: 24 August, 2026, 12:32 pm

Trump releases map claiming Hormuz as 'new US territory'

24 August, 2026, 12:30 pm

Last modified: 24 August, 2026, 12:32 pm

US President Donald Trump has released a map showing the Strait of Hormuz as "new territory for the United States." This has drawn a strong response from Iran. Tehran has said that the decision to open or close the Strait of Hormuz is up to Iran. Meanwhile, US-Iranian discussions and tensions over Hormuz continue.

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