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Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz a US ‘territory’ amid Iran war - Al Jazeera

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Published by Al Jazeera English By Al Jazeera Staff · 15 August 2026 at 00:54

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Control over the strait has been a sticking point in the ongoing ceasefire negotiations between the US and Iran.

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