Iran live updates: Trump posts map labeling Strait of Hormuz 'new’ US territory

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump announced major U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran on Feb. 28 and has since declared intentions to claim control over the Strait of Hormuz, labeling it "new" U.S. territory, which Iran rejects, insisting the strait remains closed until U.S. demands are met.
• Despite negotiations based on a June memorandum of understanding, U.S.-Iran hostilities continue, with recent attacks including a vessel struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz and drone attacks targeting Kurdish officials in Iraq, attributed to Iran.
• The United Nations reported increased violence in southern Lebanon, including Israeli airstrikes and restrictions on UN peacekeepers, highlighting regional instability linked to the broader conflict.
• U.S. officials maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz through military escorts, though ship traffic remains below pre-war levels due to ongoing threats, with Energy Secretary Chris Wright emphasizing short-term disruptions amid long-term policy goals.
• Jared Kushner reported progress in peace talks with Israel and Hamas, stressing the need for Hamas to demilitarize before Gaza reconstruction, while Speaker of the House Mike Johnson expressed optimism about resolving the Iran conflict and stabilizing global markets.