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Iran war: Trump to declare Hormuz US territory 'soon'
DW.com • • general
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump announced plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory "soon," following the ongoing conflict with Iran, though it is unclear if this signals a formal policy shift.
- Iran rejected Trump's statement, with Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi affirming that Iran will maintain control over the strategic waterway.
- The US and Iran have been in a naval stalemate over the Strait of Hormuz since the US-led war against Iran began in February, impacting global oil and LNG shipments and causing energy prices to rise.
- Trump urged Americans to accept higher gasoline prices as a necessary cost to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and claimed the US blockade effectively controls passage through the strait.
- Trump dismissed concerns about the prolonged deployment and living conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Middle East, stating the deployment is "not nearly enough" and confirming it will be replaced by a similar vessel.
